Antibiotic-loaded spacer arthroplasty in a terrible triad injury with unreconstructable radial head fracture: a case report

Antibiotic-loaded spacer arthroplasty in a terrible triad injury with unreconstructable radial head fracture: a case report

Abstract Background Radial head arthroplasty is a viable option in cases with terrible triad injuries of elbow, wherein the radial head sustains significant comminution that precludes reconstruction. Nevertheless, this alternative is not recommended for individuals with poor elbow skin conditions, a...

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Main Authors: Hasan Barati, Mojtaba Baroutkoub, Nikaein Zabeti Targhi, Shahabaldin Beheshti Fard, Bardia Hajikarimloo, Sina Afzal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Terrible triad
Radial head
Spacer
Arthroplasty
Elbow
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-04258-5

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