Functional outcomes of radial head arthroplasty in Mason type III and IV fractures

Figure 1 A total of 63 patients presented with radial head fractures during the period of study. A total of 26 patients presenting with radial head fractures (Mason type III or IV) planned for radial head arthroplasty were included in the study.

Figure 2  Resected radial head with visible fracture fragments and subsequently inserted radial head prosthesis.

Figure 3 Mode of injury distribution. RTA: Road traffic accidents.

Figure 4 The 28 year old male engineer with radial head fracture dislocation (Mason type IV) due to road traffic accident with associated injury of the lateral collateral, medial collateral ligaments and fracture coronoid. Post-operative X-ray and X-ray at 6 months follow-up. Mayo Elbow Performance score indicated excellent results.

Figure 5  Pre-operative and post-operative X-Ray of A 42 year female with radial head fracture (Mason type III).