The study assessed the early functional outcomes with cemented titanium implants of radius in the treatment of comminuted
fractures of radial heads. The functional outcomes of arthroplasty with cemented titanium implants of radius in the treatment
of radial head fractures (Mason Type III: 6; Mason Type IV: 4) in 10 consecutive patients (mean age, 38 years) were evaluated
over a mean time of 23.7 months (18–31 months). The patients were assessed on the basis of physical examination, functional
rating (Mayo) and radiographic findings. The parameters evaluated included motion, stability, pain, and grip strength. Five
patients were considered to have excellent results, 4 patients had good results and 1 patient had fairly good results. There
were no cases of infection, prosthetic failure, heterotopic ossification or dislocation. When medial collateral ligament was
injured, radial head became the main stabilizing structure of the elbow. Titanium radial head implant may provide the stability
similar to that of native radial head. We believe that titanium radial head implants may be indicated for the Mason Type III
and Mason Type IV radial head fractures.
Key words radial head - fracture - replacement - bone cement