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Preoperative lateral radiograph of the Type 2 radial head fracture.
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The elbow is flexed and positioned on a radiolucent table. The
incision begins just above the lateral epicondyle and extends
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RADIAL HEAD
CAPITELLUM
Close up view
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REDUCTION
K-WIRE
After anatomic reduction is achieved, K-wires are used to maintain the reduction.
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REDUCTION
In this example, a solid Herbert screw is utilized.
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FRACTURE
HERBERT SCREW
The reduced and fixed radial head. The Herbert screw seated
under the articular surface. Occasionally, the second K-wire is
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ECU ANCONEUS
The common extensor origin is incised between
the anconeus and the extensor carpi ulnaris over
