title: Minimally invasive surgery for radial neck fractures using bone paste.
abstract: We treat radial neck fractures by a minimally invasive technique using bone paste. The indication of this technique is radial neck fractures in which the continuity with the radius shaft is retained. We have treated 13 patients using this technique. As a result, the average range of motion of the elbow was 90° for supination and 92° for pronation, +5° for extension, and 141° for flexion. The reduced position at surgery was kept unchanged until bone union. None of the patients complained of pain. The surgical scar was unnoticeable. This technique is recommended surgery for the radial neck fractures when the indication is appropriate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saiseikai Kanagawa-ken Hospital, Japan.
authors.forename: Kazuyoshi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yamanaka
authors.forename: Takashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sasaki
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001843:Bone Cements / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004551:Elbow Joint; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D057072:Intra-Articular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements
keywords: Bone Paste; Minimally Invasive Surgery; Radial Neck Fracture