Pyrolytic Carbon Prosthesis in the Comminuted Fractures of the Radius Head

Revista Cubana de Ortopedia y Traumatología

Angulo Tabernero, Marina¹  Hidalgo Mendía, Begoña¹  Martínez Villén, Gregorio¹ 

[1] Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, España

关键词: radial head replacement;    pyrocarbon;    radial head;    comminuted fracture.;   

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学科分类：生理学

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Comminuted radialhead fractures are difficult to reconstruct and often lead to total resection.They may result in longitudinal or lateral instability of the forearm and neurologicaldamage. Prosthetic surgery is a useful therapeutic alternative in preventingthese problems. We present the results of pyrolytic carbon prosthesis (Mopyc®) for comminuted radial head fractures in 10 patients, with mean postoperativefollow-up of 5.7 years. The mean range of motion was 124,3° for elbow flexion,with extension deficit of 23,7°, supination was 74,7°, and pronation79.5°. Grip strength loss was 46.09 % of the unaffected hand. The averagepostoperative Q-DASH was 24.6, with residual pain of 2.6 on the visual analoguescale. Two complications were recorded. The level of patient satisfaction washigh.

【 授权许可】

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