The outcome efficiency of internal fixation using mini titanium plate for treatment of radius head fracture with Mason II or III type

Objective To investigate the outcome efficiency of internal fixation using mini titanium plate for treatment of radius head fracture with Mason Ⅱ or Ⅲ type. Methods Radius head fracture with Mason Ⅱ or Ⅲ type in 30 patients were treated by open reduction and internal fixation with mini titanium plate. In these 30 cases, 3 patients adopted allograft bone treatment,and collateral ligaments were repaired in 2 cases. Result Bone healing occurred in all 25 cases which were followed for average 15 months from 10 to 29 months. No deformations were observed in these cases after operation. The functional evaluation scale of elbow was average 93(from 70 to 100), the angle of elbow supination was average 60°(from 40° to 85°). In this group, the excellent and good rate of outcome is 92% with excellent in 18 cases, and the good in 5 cases respectively. There was one patient's muscle force was weaker but no effect to elbow function, and mild elbow pain occurred in another patient.Conclusion The outcome of internal fixation using mini titanium plate for treatment of radius head fracture with Mason Ⅱ orⅢ type is satisfied with security of internal fixation, early exercise of joint and decreasing of disability rate.