title: Resection of the radial head after Mason type-III fractures of the elbow: follow-up at 16 to 30 years.
abstract: We reviewed 21 patients with Mason type-III fractures of the radial head treated by resection, evaluating the results at 16 to 30 years by a standard questionnaire and clinical and radiological examination of the elbow and wrist. Seventeen patients had an excellent result, three were good and one fair. Resection of the radial head is a satisfactory method of treatment of such fractures. Prosthetic replacement seems to be indicated only when there is valgus instability of the elbow.
authors.affiliation: Elkerliek Hospital, Helmond, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Janssen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vegter
mesh_terms: D018771:Arthralgia / Q000209:etiology; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007839:Functional Laterality / Q000502:physiology; D018737:Hand Strength / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D015576:Hyperostosis / Q000209:etiology; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D018763:Muscle Fatigue / Q000502:physiology; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000209:etiology; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013580:Synostosis / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D000092464:Elbow Injuries