Ty...
Aspiration alone may provide some pain relief versus aspiration with local anesthetic instillation 3[A].
Type I:
Treated nonoperatively 4[A]
Sling for pain control for 48 hr and...
Contractures and loss of motion may develop if early active ROM is not initiated.
Increased sensitivity to cold, which may persist for up to 1 yr
Long-term pain is rarely a complication.
Non...
Akesson T, Herbertsson P, Josefsson PO, et al. Primary nonoperative treatment of moderately displaced two-part fractures of the radial head. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88(9):1...
In type I fractures, typically, athletes can return to play as early as 6 to 8 wk, depending on pain, ROM, and strength.
Protection of the elbow may be needed if returning to contact sp...
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