The non-operative management of radial head fractures: a randomized trial of three treatments

Dirsek kırıkları tedavisinde güncel yaklaşımlar

“…Good long term results can be expected from conservative treatment of Type 1 radial head fractures. [9,17,18] The simple and moderately displaced partial radial head fracture (displacement, 2-5 mm) is an uncommon fracture pattern. [19] The best available evidence is limited to retrospective case series and relatively small cohort studies with differences in fracture classification, treatment techniques and approaches, methods of clinical, functional and radiographic evaluation, and durations of follow-up.…”

“…Tip 1 radius başı kırıklarının konservatif tedavisi sonrası uzun dönemde iyi sonuçlar beklenebilir. [9,17,18] Basit ve orta derecede deplase parsiyel radius başı kırığı (2-5mm arası deplasman) sık görülmeyen bir kırık şeklidir. [19] Mümkün olan en iyi kanıtlar geriye dönük olgu serilerinden ve göreceli küçük kohort çalışmalardan elde edilmiştir; ancak, bu çalışmalar kırık sınıflamaları, tedavi yöntemleri ve girişimleri, klinik, fonksiyonel ve radyolojik değerlendirme şekillerine ve takip sürelerine göre değişkenlikler göstermektedir.…”

Long-Term Results After Ilizarov Treatment for Severe High-Energy Injuries of the Elbow

“…27 Elbow immobilization in flexion for 2 weeks is less favorable than immobilization in extension or early mobilization. 28 When substantial comminution or an unstable elbow is present (Mayo type III fractures), significant unsatisfactory outcomes were reported. 29,30 If physiotherapy is not mandatory in children with supracondylar humeral fractures without associated neurovascular injuries, 31 it is a must in adults.…”

Evaluation and Treatment of the Elbow and Forearm Injuries in the Emergency Department

“…41 Mason type 1 fractures with normal ROM may be splinted for comfort or placed in a sling for 24 to 48 hours. 42,43 After this, active ROM exercises should be started as tolerated by the patient. Most Mason type 2 and 3 fractures, any open fractures, and any fractures with mechanical block from bony fragments in the joint space require operative fixation.…”