Fractured radial head prosthesis

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Fracture through the stem of the radial head prosthesis with mild lateral subluxation of the articular component.

No acute bony fracture is identified. No joint effusion.

Case Discussion

Radial head arthroplasty is a treatment option for severe radial head fractures, and just like any other prosthesis are subject to hardware failure. 

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