Radial head fractures have a misleading name — it’s a common elbow injury, not a head injury. There are a few different radial head fracture types with various causes and ways to treat this ...

1). Figure 1A-E. Open reduction and internal fixation is indicated for radial head fractures associated with posterior dislocation of the elbow. A and B: Anteroposterior (A) and lateral (B ...

Similar to a total elbow replacement, the radial head bone may be replaced with an artificial radial head if the bone is fractured into too many pieces to be able to fix. The radius is next to the ...

Radial head fractures are frequently caused by trauma to the elbow. While the average length of time of disability following these injuries is 8.5 weeks, significant permanent disability may persist.

Ligaments, muscles, and tendons maintain your elbow's stability and allow joint movement. A normal elbow joint allows these motions: An elbow fracture ... the median, radial, and ulnar nerves ...

RHA is especially preferred if you have a complex fracture in your elbow joint that affects the radial head or if the elbow joint is dislocated and can’t easily be put back in place to restore ...