[Radial Head Fracture - Management Recommendations].

The radial head is pivotal in the functional anatomy of the elbow and forearm. It is an important stabiliser, together with the collateral ligaments and the processus coronoideus. Due to the pivotal importance, optimal therapies are essential for the function of elbow and forearm, independently of trauma severity. The present article presents current diagnostic testing, classifications and treatment options for radial head fractures.

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