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Burkhart, Klaus Josef, Wegmann, Kilian, Mueller, Lars P. and Gohlke, Frank E. (2015). Fractures of the Radial Head. Hand Clin., 31 (4). S. 533 - 548. PHILADELPHIA: W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC. ISSN 1558-1969

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Abstract

Radial head fractures are the most common fractures around the elbow. Because they are often accompanied by ligamentous injuries, we recommend considering them to be osteoligamentous injuries rather than simple fractures, even in undisplaced or minimally displaced fractures. Surgeons should always suspect and actively exclude concomitant ligament tears. The incidence of these associated injuries increases with greater severity of the radial head fracture. However, the standard Mason classification system does not adequately address this problem, and all attempts to establish a new classification system that provides concise treatment algorithms have failed. This article discusses the current treatment options and the current controversies in nonsurgical therapy, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and radial head replacement.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Burkhart, Klaus Josef UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Wegmann, Kilian UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Mueller, Lars P. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Gohlke, Frank E. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-388011
DOI:	10.1016/j.hcl.2015.06.003
Journal or Publication Title:	Hand Clin.
Volume:	31
Number:	4
Page Range:	S. 533 - 548
Date:	2015
Publisher:	W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
Place of Publication:	PHILADELPHIA
ISSN:	1558-1969
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language MASON TYPE-III; PARTIAL ARTICULAR FRACTURES; INTERNAL-FIXATION; OPEN REDUCTION; NONOPERATIVE TREATMENT; ELBOW DISLOCATION; VALGUS STABILITY; INTEROBSERVER RELIABILITY; COMMINUTED FRACTURES; NECK FRACTURES Multiple languages Orthopedics Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/38801