Treatment of Intraarticular Fracture of Radial Head

Treatment Algorithm

• Removable splints are appropriate for minimally displaced fractures, and early mobilization is recommended to prevent stiffness, with radiographic follow-up at approximately 3 weeks and at immobilization removal to confirm healing, as recommended by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 1
• Arthroscopic evaluation is an option during surgical treatment of intra-articular fractures to improve diagnostic accuracy, and associated ligament injuries may be treated at the time of fracture fixation, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 1