In light of the complications, Mason I fractures must be reevaluated. They remain the domain of conservative treatment but close follow-up is recommended to recognize possible complications early in order to prevent stiffness, chronic instabilities, and osteoarthritis.
HighlightsOverstuffing is a serious yet avoidable complication of radial head arthroplasty.Overstuffing severely alters elbow joint kinematics and leads to capitellar erosion.Radiocapitellar arthroplasty can be a salvage procedure in such cases.Limited clinical data is available thus far regarding radiocapitellar arthroplasty.The possibility for early failure due to ulnohumeral erosion has to be considered.
Retrospective analysis of 47 LUCL reconstructions from 2008-2010 with good results concerning pain reduction and acceptance, improvement of the Mayo Elbow Performance Score from 49 to 82, low complication rate with one elbow stiffness, one temporary ulnar nerve lesion, and one recurrent instability.
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