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As an alternative to resection in cases of radial head fracture that is too severe for internal fixation (Fig. 1), we have used replacement with internal prostheses made of Silastic for over 15 years.
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Martinelli, B. (1991). Prosthetic replacement for radial head fractures. In: Celli, L. (eds) The Elbow. Current Concepts in Orthopaedic Surgery, vol 2. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-4127-4_18
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