title: Radial head fractures.
abstract: Radial head fractures are the most common adult elbow fracture. Our ability to treat these fractures has improved with increased understanding of elbow biomechanics. Based on fracture type, possible treatment includes nonoperative management, open reduction and internal fixation, radial head resection, and replacement arthroplasty. Management and operative technique are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 200 First Street, SW, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: Jeffrey D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: Scott P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Steinmann
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries