Radial head fractures fixed in different ways (from top to bottom) Screws only, plates and screws, and a radial head replacement Recovery after surgery, you might have a splint or a cast to protect your elbow as it heals You'll likely start physical therapy early to prevent stiffness It might be several weeks to months before you can lift heavy things These instructions are to serve as guidelines and are subject to physician discretion
Actual progress may be faster or slower depending on the individual Return to work and sport/recreation per surgeon discretion. A radial head replacement procedure may be performed to treat severely fragmented fractures of the radial head Find out more about the procedure at arm docs. Radial head replacement arthroplasty dr O'driscoll is leading efforts to improve use of radial head implants (shown in red)
O'driscoll's research team is gaining a better understanding of the forces and factors necessary for elbow stability and function.
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