Riduzione e osteosintesi delle fratture del capitello radiale: indicazioni e tecnica chirurgica

Resection arthroplasty after failure of a radial head prosthesis: a case report

“…Furthermore, it is the primary opponent of the proximal migration of the radius. [ 1 , 2 ] Often, when a radial head fracture cannot be synthesized,[ 3 ] surgeons have to decide whether to perform a resection of the radial head or its prosthetic replacement. The main discriminating factor is represented by possible associated ligament injuries: if the elbow is stable, a radial head resection can provide good clinical results.…”