Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow

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Results of radial head resection after Mason type 3 or 4 fracture of the elbow

  • Mebouinz, Ferdinand Nyankoue (Department of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Idrissa Pouye General Hospital, Cheikh Anta Diop University) ;
  • Kasse, Amadou (Department of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Idrissa Pouye General Hospital, Cheikh Anta Diop University) ;
  • Sy, Mouhamadou Habib (Department of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Idrissa Pouye General Hospital, Cheikh Anta Diop University)
  • Received : 2020.07.05
  • Accepted : 2020.07.28
  • Published : 2020.09.01
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Abstract

Background: Resection of the radial head is a surgical indication for comminuted radial head fracture in which internal fixation is inaccessible. Some complications from the surgery can alter the function of the patient's elbow. The objective of this study was to assess functional outcome of the elbow after resection of the radial head. Methods: A retrospective longitudinal study was performed with patients who underwent radial head resection between 2008 and 2018. Elbow function was assessed by the Mayo Elbow Performance Index (MEPI) for 11 patients comprising three women and eight men. The mean follow-up was 47.6 months. The mean age was 41±10.3 years. Results: Nine patients had a stable and painless elbow. The mean extension-flexion arc was 97.73°±16.03°. The mean values of pronation and supination were 76.8° and 74.5°, respectively. The mean MEPI score was 83.2 points, and restoration of overall function was achieved in 81% of the cases. Poor function was noted in one in 10 that presented with a terrible triad. Conclusions: Resection of the radial head restored elbow functionality at a rate of 81%, which was a good outcome for patients.

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