Type II fractures are slightly displaced fractures of the radial head that involve a larger piece of bone. If displacement is minimal, a sling or splint may be used for 1-2 weeks followed by range ...

There was no neurovascular deficit. X-rays showed a Mason type I radial head fracture on both sides (Figures 1 and 2). Oral analgesia was prescribed, and she was treated conservatively with a ...

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 ...

Nonsurgical treatment options for elbow fractures depend on the fracture type, location ... Similar to a total elbow replacement, the radial head bone may be replaced with an artificial radial ...

NEW ORLEANS — Findings from a large study of patients with Mason type I or II radial head fractures showed a treatment ... an acceptable nonunion rate at 2 years follow-up.

Although the treatment of radial head fractures remains controversial ... of future studies more meaningful and comparable. Type I fractures should be treated with early range of motion.

Patients included in the study had AO type B and C displaced fractures and more than 2 mm intra-articular step ... “The increase in age, initial radial shortening, dorsal comminution and certain ...

It’s especially recommended if the damage to your joint is caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis or a fracture of your radial head ... collagen, a type of protein, to support the ...

First, radial “head” fractures, or fractures near the ... and the fracture fragments are displaced less than 2 millimeters. This type of fracture can be treated nonsurgically, with a splint ...