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Radial Head Excision - Case 1

Elderly female sustained Type III Radial head fracture in a fall on the outstretched hand with the forearm in pronation.

Oblique injury view.

A/P view

Lateral View.
Treated with Radial head excision. The radial head was reconstructed on the back table to exsure all fragments were removed.

Radial Head Excision Technique

Long term follow-up demonstrates cysts, sclerosis, and osteophytes, but no reduction joint space.

Lateral view.

Radial Head Excision Technique

A/P view.

Radial Head Excision Technique

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