Key points Test your knowledge about a radial head fracture: Do fractures of the radial head need surgery to heal? Yes Fractures of the radial head heal either with or without surgery. No Correct. Fractures of the radial head heal either with or without surgery. Can we improve the position of the fracture without surgery? Yes Surgery is the only way to get the fracture in a better position. No Correct. Surgery is the only way to get the fracture in a better position. Is there still a chance I might choose surgery later if I choose to start without it? Yes Correct. Approximately 2 out of a 100 people choose to have a later surgery. No Approximately 2 out of a 100 people choose to have a later surgery. Is there a chance I’ll have a problem from the surgery? Yes Correct. Approximately 14 of 100 people have a problem from surgery. No Approximately 14 of 100 people have a problem from surgery. Will the surgery guarantee that my forearm and elbow will move and feel as normal? Yes You can get stiff with or without surgery. Without surgery the fracture might block forearm rotation. With surgery the screws might block forearm rotation. No Correct. You can get stiff with or without surgery. Without surgery the fracture might block forearm rotation. With surgery the screws might block forearm rotation. Notes × Notes Previous Next
