Radial head arthroplasty: A pillar of stability in complex elbow fractures.

IF 2.3 Q2 ORTHOPEDICS
Amr Elshahhat, Mahmoud Almekoud
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Abstract

Radial head (RH) arthroplasty (RHA) has emerged as a critical intervention in the management of complex elbow fractures, particularly Mason type III and IV injuries where the native RH is irreparable. Beyond its role in pain relief and joint congruity, RHA serves as a biomechanical cornerstone for restoring the lateral column and ensuring elbow stability, especially in the presence of associated ligamentous injuries or fracture-dislocations. This editorial synthesizes current evidence on RHA in Mason type III and IV RH fractures, with attention to biomechanical rationale, implant design, and complication trends. Aiming to reaffirm RHA's position as a vital tool in contemporary elbow trauma care, a simplified treatment algorithm is presented to support individualized surgical decision-making.

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桡骨头置换术:复杂肘关节骨折的稳定支柱。
桡骨头(RH)关节置换术(RHA)已成为治疗复杂肘关节骨折的关键干预措施,特别是Mason III型和IV型损伤,其中原生RH无法修复。除了缓解疼痛和关节一致性的作用外,RHA还作为恢复侧柱和确保肘关节稳定性的生物力学基石,特别是在存在相关韧带损伤或骨折脱位的情况下。这篇文章综合了目前关于Mason III型和IV型RH骨折RHA的证据,并关注了生物力学原理、植入物设计和并发症趋势。为了重申RHA在当代肘部创伤护理中的重要地位,我们提出了一种简化的治疗算法,以支持个性化的手术决策。
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