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2218-5836 (online) |
| Open Access |
This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: http://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
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© The Author(s) 2025. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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http://www.wjgnet.com |
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Orthopedics |
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Editorial |
| Article Title |
Radial head arthroplasty: A pillar of stability in complex elbow fractures
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Invited Manuscript |
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Amr Elshahhat and Mahmoud Almekoud |
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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. |
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2025-09-10 07:53 |
| Citation |
Elshahhat A, Almekoud M. Radial head arthroplasty: A pillar of stability in complex elbow fractures. World J Orthop 2025; 16(9): 110433
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| 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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