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Scientific Articles:
David Ring, Jaime Quintero, and Jesse B. Jupiter
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Fractures of the Radial Head
J Bone Joint Surg Am 2002; 84: 1811-1815 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
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[Read Letter to the Editor] Poor results after radial head fracture
Mark Jackson   (14 November 2002)

Poor results after radial head fracture 14 November 2002
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Mark Jackson,
Orthopaedic trauma surgeon
University of Bristol

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Re: Poor results after radial head fracture

mark.jackson{at}bristol.ac.uk Mark Jackson

I was very interested to read the results of a large series of patients with radial head fractures treated by internal fixation. It is my experience to not infrequently find significant damage to the articular surface of the capitellum at operation. Indeed I have found a area of articular cartilage impacted into the radial head fracture. I wonder if the authors have any comment with regard to associated capitellar damage and poor outcome?