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Efficacy and safety of monopolar versus bipolar radial head arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Efficacy and safety of monopolar versus bipolar radial head arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Radial head replacement is the main line of treating complex unstable elbow injuries. Based on polarity, radial head prostheses are either monopolar or bipolar. The difference between both designs in patients’ clinical outcomes and postoperative complications is not yet clear.

Source: JSES

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