Abstract

• The simple displaced fracture of the radial head and capitellum is generally managed by the open raduction and internal fixation. Several kinds of devices have been used for the internal fixation of the radial head and capitellum. The Herbert screw, originally developed for the internal fixation of the carpal scaphoid but has proved to be effective that its use has now been expanded to inculuded fixation of other small cancellous bone and intra-articular fractures.
  Authors experienced 3 cases of radial head fracture and 1 case of capitellum fracture that were internally fixed with Herbert screw at the department of orthopedic surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital. On final follow up, all cases were analysed clinically and radiologically. And satisfactory results were obtained.
  With our experience, Herbert screw is a recommendable divice for the internal fixation of the radial head and capitellum fracture.
• Key words: Radial head, Capitellum, Fracture, Herbert screw

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