Minimally invasive surgery for radial neck fractures using bone paste.

We treat radial neck fractures by a minimally invasive technique using bone paste. The indication of this technique is radial neck fractures in which the continuity with the radius shaft is retained. We have treated 13 patients using this technique. As a result, the average range of motion of the elbow was 90° for supination and 92° for pronation, +5° for extension, and 141° for flexion. The reduced position at surgery was kept unchanged until bone union. None of the patients complained of pain. The surgical scar was unnoticeable. This technique is recommended surgery for the radial neck fractures when the indication is appropriate.