The load transfer effect of monopolar and bipolar radial head prosthesis designs on capitellar cartilage: A comparative biomechanical cadaver study


Asik M. O., Akdemir M., Turgut N., Unal A. M., Ozkan M. H., Ekin A.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.56, no.1, pp.58-63, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 56 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/j.aott.2021.20410
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.58-63
  • Keywords: Radial head arthroplasty, Monopolar-bipolar prosthesis designs, Radial head fractures, Radiocapitellar load transfer, Elbow biomechanics
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether bipolar radial head arthroplasty may transfer less load to the capitellum than monopolar radial head arthroplasty and native radial heads.