Abstract
Objective To explore the treatment method and clinical efficacy of Herbert screws in the treatment of Mason type II radial head fractures. Methods From March 2011 to May 2016, Herbert screws were used to treat 16 patients with Mason type II radial head fractures, and simultaneously the soft tissue injuries around the elbow joint were dealt with accordingly. Results Postoperatively all the patients were follow-up for 10 to 16 months with an average of 12.6 months. All the fractures were clinically healed without any complications such as incision infection. Elbow joint function was evaluated by Broberg-Morrey score. The results were excellent in 14 cases and good in 2 cases. Conclusion Herbert screw internal fixation is an effective method for treatment of Mason type II radial head fractures. It can provide stability for early functional exercise and can undergo operations across security zone. It also has little effect on the rotation function of the forearm and avoids the inconveniences and risks of secondary surgery on the premise of a good comprehensive treatment of the soft tissue and ligaments around elbow joint. Key words: Radius fractures; Treatment outcome; Mason typeⅡ; Herbert screw
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