Bong Ju Park; Ki Yong An; Yong Suk Choi

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Arthroscopic Assisted Bioabsorbable Screw Fixation for Radial Head Fractures: A Report of Two Cases: Bong Ju Park, M.D., Ki Yong An, M.D., Yong Suk Choi, M.D.; Journal of the Korean Fracture Society 2017;30(1):35-39.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2017.30.1.35
Published online: January 20, 2017

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gwangju Veterans Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.

Correspondence to: Ki Yong An, M.D. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gwangju Veterans Hospital, 99 Cheomdanwolbong-ro, Gwangsangu, Gwangju 62284, Korea. Tel: +82-62-602-6162, Fax: +82-62-602-6164, girong@naver.com

• Received: October 17, 2016 • Revised: December 9, 2016 • Accepted: January 6, 2017

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Most radial head fractures occur as the result of low-energy mechanisms, such as a trip or fall on the outstretched hand. These fractures typically occur when an axial load is applied to the forearm, causing the radial head to hit the capitellum of the humerus. Good results are shown with nonsurgical treatments for Mason type 2 fractures. However, if there is a limitation of elbow joint exercise or displacement of more than 2 mm, an operative treatment should be considered. We treated two patients with arthroscopic assisted bioabsorbable screw (K-MET™; U&I Corporation, Uijeongbu, Korea) fixation for radial head fractures to prevent complications of open reduction and minimize radiation exposure.
Key words: Fracture fixation, Internal, Radius, Cartilage, Arthroscopic reduction, Bioabsorbable screws

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Fig. 1

A 30-year-old male with Mason type 2 radial head fracture. Anteroposterior radiograph (A) and saggital computed tomography (CT) (B), and a 3-dimensional CT (C).

Fig. 2

Right elbow arthroscopic photos. (A) Radial head fracture with articular step off. (B, C) The radial head was reduced with manipulation by the arthroscopic probe and micro curette.

Fig. 3

Immediately postoperative right elbow lateral X-ray.

Fig. 4

A 42-year-old male with Mason type 2 radial head fracture. Lateral radiograph (A) and 3-dimensional computed tomography (B).

Fig. 5

The radial head reduced with manipulation by the arthroscopic probe and micro curette.

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Immediately postoperative left elbow lateral X-ray.

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Arthroscopic Assisted Bioabsorbable Screw Fixation for Radial Head Fractures: A Report of Two Cases

J Korean Fract Soc. 2017;30(1):35-39. Published online January 31, 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2017.30.1.35

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Arthroscopic Assisted Bioabsorbable Screw Fixation for Radial Head Fractures: A Report of Two Cases

Fig. 1 A 30-year-old male with Mason type 2 radial head fracture. Anteroposterior radiograph (A) and saggital computed tomography (CT) (B), and a 3-dimensional CT (C).

Fig. 2 Right elbow arthroscopic photos. (A) Radial head fracture with articular step off. (B, C) The radial head was reduced with manipulation by the arthroscopic probe and micro curette.

Fig. 3 Immediately postoperative right elbow lateral X-ray.

Fig. 4 A 42-year-old male with Mason type 2 radial head fracture. Lateral radiograph (A) and 3-dimensional computed tomography (B).

Fig. 5 The radial head reduced with manipulation by the arthroscopic probe and micro curette.

Fig. 6 Immediately postoperative left elbow lateral X-ray.

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Arthroscopic Assisted Bioabsorbable Screw Fixation for Radial Head Fractures: A Report of Two Cases