Publications by authors named "Inke Krieg"
Bone Joint J
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the mid-term results of treating complex radial head fractures and compare the effectiveness of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) versus radial head arthroplasty (RHA).
- A total of 84 patients with Mason type III fractures underwent surgery; they were matched based on characteristics and evaluated over an average of 4.1 years using various performance scores for the elbow.
- Results showed that ORIF led to significantly better range of motion and functional scores compared to RHA, though complication rates were similar between both groups, indicating that ORIF should be the primary approach when a stable reconstruction is possible.
