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Publication Name World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID 110433
Country Egypt
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ISSN 2218-5836 (online)
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Category Orthopedics
Manuscript Type Editorial
Article Title Radial head arthroplasty: A pillar of stability in complex elbow fractures
Manuscript Source Invited Manuscript
All Author List Amr Elshahhat and Mahmoud Almekoud
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Amr Elshahhat http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9600-7754
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Corresponding Author Amr Elshahhat, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mansoura University, Algomhoria Street, Mansoura 33516, Dakahlia, Egypt. amrelshahat@mans.edu.eg
Key Words Radial head arthroplasty; Mason classification; Comminuted radial head fractures; Modular prosthesis; Aseptic loosening; Overstuffing; Cost-effectiveness
Core Tip Radial head (RH) arthroplasty has become a preferred treatment option for non-reconstructable Mason type III and IV RH fractures, particularly when associated with elbow instability. This editorial examines the anatomical and biomechanical rationale for RH arthroplasty, evaluates prosthetic design evolution, and critically reviews clinical outcomes and complication patterns. Special emphasis is placed on common failure modes such as aseptic loosening, overstuffing, and stiffness, as well as its cost-effectiveness in comparison to alternative surgical strategies. The aim is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based perspective to guide surgical decision-making in complex elbow trauma. A treatment algorithm is provided to aid surgical decision-making in Mason type III and IV RH fractures, based on fracture morphology and elbow stability.
Publish Date 2025-09-10 07:53
Citation <p>Elshahhat A, Almekoud M. Radial head arthroplasty: A pillar of stability in complex elbow fractures. <i>World J Orthop</i> 2025; 16(9): 110433</p>
URL https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v16/i9/110433.htm
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v16.i9.110433
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