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Olecranon With Concomitant Radial Head Fracture: A Case Series of Fifteen Patients

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Introduction Simultaneous olecranon and radial head fractures are rare injuries and due to this factor, the outcome of the selected therapy is not widely studied. The aim of this study… Click to show full abstract

Introduction Simultaneous olecranon and radial head fractures are rare injuries and due to this factor, the outcome of the selected therapy is not widely studied. The aim of this study is to report and evaluate the functional outcome of the surgical treatment of simultaneous olecranon and radial head fractures. Materials and Methods This is a retrospective study of fifteen patients with concomitant olecranon and radial head fractures presenting to our orthopedic department between 2015 and 2020. Olecranon fractures were classified by Mayo classification and radial head fractures by Mason classification and were managed appropriately. Main outcome measures include range of elbow extension-flexion, pronation-supination, Broberg and Morrey rating system score, and quickDASH score. Results Our study included 6 females and 9 males with a mean age of 50 (r, 25–73). The mean of follow-up was 31 months (r, 3–51). Olecranon fractures were fixed with tension band with K-Wires or intramedullary compression screw or locking plate. Radial head fractures were fixed with headless compression screws or mini plate or replaced (radial head arthroplasty). Postoperatively, an average 115° extension-flexion arc and 135° pronation-supination arc was noted. The mean Broberg and Morrey rating system score was 78 and the mean quick DASH score was 25, indicating a good result. Two cases of heterotopic ossification were present and no nonunion was noted. Conclusion Surgical management of concomitant olecranon and radial head fractures with appropriate technique can result in the restoration of a functional movement arc and a satisfactory outcome.

Keywords: radial head; fifteen patients; head; head fractures; olecranon radial

Journal Title: Frontiers in Surgery
Year Published: 2022

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