title: [Fractures of the radial head. Analysis of a series of 62 surgically treated cases].
abstract: The authors present a retrospective analysis of 62 cases of radial head fracture operated between 1967 and 1989. According to the Mason classification modified by Morrey, there were 11 Type II fractures, 22 Type III fractures and 129 Type IV fractures. Surgical treatment consisted of one of the following: osteosynthesis, fracture fragment excision, or ablation of the head with or without silastic prosthesis. The results have been studied on a functional and radiological basis with follow-up from 2 to 23 years (mean: 5 years). Finally, the authors report the following indications: internal fixation for large two or three-part fractures, resection of the head in cases of comminution, and the lesions they judge to have a poor prognosis (Type IV).
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, Hôpital de la Conception, Marseille.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kelberine
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bassères
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Curvale
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Groulier
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Fractures de la tête radiale. Analyse d'une série de 62 cas traités chirurgicalement.