Janssen R P, Vegter J
Elkerliek Hospital, Helmond, The Netherlands.
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1998 Mar;80(2):231-3. doi: 10.1302/0301-620x.80b2.8255.
We reviewed 21 patients with Mason type-III fractures of the radial head treated by resection, evaluating the results at 16 to 30 years by a standard questionnaire and clinical and radiological examination of the elbow and wrist. Seventeen patients had an excellent result, three were good and one fair. Resection of the radial head is a satisfactory method of treatment of such fractures. Prosthetic replacement seems to be indicated only when there is valgus instability of the elbow.
