Elbow

Question 1

Radial head fx classification

Answer 1

Question 2

Safe zone of radial head

Answer 2

For implant placement, Low profile

Question 3

Lateral ligaments (3)

Answer 3

Question 4

Approaches to radial head

Answer 4

1. Common extensor tendon anterior muscle splitting (avoid PIN distally, better visualization of radial head)
2. Conventional Kocher between ECU and Anconeus (damage lat ulnar collateral, also repair of lig)

Question 5

Radial head treatment algorithm

Answer 5

Question 6

Non op treatment of radial head fx

Answer 6

Active motion + collar and cuff start 1w

If PRO/sup not possible aspirate hemarthrosis and give LA

Extension splint if no improvement 4-6w

Question 7

Aspiration of elbow

Answer 7

Question 8

How to test interosseous lig after radial head excision

Answer 8

Question 9

IOM inj treatment

Answer 9

Radial head replacement

staged
Ulna shortening + maybe IOM reconstr with bone patellor tendon bone auto or allograft