Systematic Review of Literature on the use of Radial Head Prosthesis Versus Fixation in Fracture Head of Radius in Young Adults

Abstract

Although several treatment options for radial head fractures are available, no clear solutions exist. In this study we therefore compare open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with radial head prosthesis replacement in treatment of radial head fractures of Mason type III. The mean age of patients mentioned in the studies was 46.4 years old. Mean age of ORIF group of patients was 50.4 years old, while the mean age of radial head replacement group of patients was 42.5 years old. 232 patients underwent ORIF (open reduction and internal fixation) and 287 underwent radial head replacement. 342 males and 177 females. Mean follow up period was 32.3 months (2.89 years). We concluded that ORIF has no superiority over radial head replacement and vice versa, and still a lot of controversies between two methods of management for fracture head of radius (Mason type 3).

Keywords

• Radial, head, prosthesis, fixation, adults, young , systematic, review