Herbert screw fixation of fracture of the head of the radius.

Herbert screw fixation of simple displaced fractures of the radial head involving up to one-half the articular surface is a reliable and effective technique. Following accurate reduction, the fracture surfaces are compressed with the Herbert scaphoid clamp and internally fixed with a Herbert screw, which is appropriately buried beneath the articular cartilage. Preliminary observations on two cases demonstrate rapid union and return of function occurring with anatomic reduction and sound fixation.