Radial Head Prosthesis Update

Mason type III radial head fractures treated by anatomic radial head arthroplasty: Is this a safe treatment option?

“…The anatomic radial head implant used in our study had an anatomically shaped radial head designed to mimic the radiocapitellar joint contact pattern of a native radial head [22], which may reduce cartilage erosion and capitellum wear over time relative to nonanatomic implants [23,24].…”

Influence of prosthetic design on radiocapitellar concavity-compression stability

“…17 Its cobalt-chrome radial head has an asymmetrical oval outer perimeter, with a circular articular dish that is tilted and offset in 2 planes. There is a longitudinal laser etching on both the collar and the implant to ensure that the head and stem are consistently assembled correctly.…”

Avulsion fracture of the supinator crest of the proximal ulna in the context of elbow joint injuries

“…Resection arthroplasty was used for many years when a radial head fracture was not amendable to fixation. However, in cases with concurrent collateral ligament insufficiency, this procedure may result in significant alterations of elbow kinematics [11,31]. Concordantly, Beingessner and Jensen found complete restoration of joint stability after both radial head replacement and lateral collateral ligament repair.…”