[Bipolar radial head prosthesis--own design].
The authors describe its own design--bipolar radial head prosthesis. The value of this prosthesis is analyzed. The early results in 10 patients, age 20-69 (average 36 years), 7 male and 3 female have been reported. The results are excellent and good. The authors conclude that this prosthesis should be used as an alternative for radial head resection.
Pomianowski
Stanisław
S
Klinika Chirurgii Urazowej Narzadu Ruchu, Centrum Medyczne Kształcenia Podyplomowego w Warszawie.
Sawicki
Grzegorz
G
Orłowski
Jan
J
Kedzior
Krzysztof
K
Skalski
Konstanty
K
Swieszkowski
Wojciech
W
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000592:standards; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome