title: Herbert screw fixation of fracture of the head of the radius.
abstract: Herbert screw fixation of simple displaced fractures of the radial head involving up to one-half the articular surface is a reliable and effective technique. Following accurate reduction, the fracture surfaces are compressed with the Herbert scaphoid clamp and internally fixed with a Herbert screw, which is appropriately buried beneath the articular cartilage. Preliminary observations on two cases demonstrate rapid union and return of function occurring with anatomic reduction and sound fixation.
authors: Department of Orthopaedics, Geelong Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
authors: R A
authors: RA
authors: McArthur
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001863:Bone Screws; D004550:Elbow / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*