Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3251645 | Journal of Orthopaedics | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Radial head arthroplasty (RHA) is an acceptable treatment for comminuted radial head fractures (RHF). Fourteen patients with no postop HO prophylaxis were treated with RHA for comminuted RHF. A 50% incidence in HO was seen following RHA with a statistically increased risk (p ≤ 0.05) of reoperation compared to those without HO. Decreased ROM was seen on the affected side (p ≤ 0.05); patients without HO showed no statistical difference (p ≥ 0.05) in ROM or grip strength. HO following RHA increases patient risk for reoperation and decreases ROM. We recommend HO prophylaxis with NSAIDs and/or radiotherapy if no direct patient contraindications are found.
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Authors
Seth H. Bowman, William R. Barfield, Harris S. Slone, Gerald J. Shealy, Zeke J. Walton,