# Radial Head Fracture (Mason Type 4) Fixation With Headless Compression Screws: The “Tripod Technique”

## TL;DR

This paper presents a successful case of treating a severe radial head fracture using a specific screw fixation technique.

## Contribution

The paper introduces the 'tripod technique' for fixing Mason type 4 radial head fractures with headless compression screws.

## Key findings

- The patient showed a good range of motion after treatment.
- The patient's Mayo elbow score improved significantly.
- Osteosynthesis with headless compression screws yielded good results in a Mason type 4 fracture.

## Abstract

Radial head fractures are fairly common fractures in the general population accounting for up to 30% of elbow fractures. The management of these fractures is controversial, specially in the higher grade of fractures. The current case report presents a middle-aged male patient with a fracture dislocation of the radial head in the dominant hand. After undergoing adequate investigations, the fracture was classified and managed with headless compression screws using the tripod technique. The management of the patient, preoperative planning, and the complications faced are mentioned in the current report. The patient on follow-up shows a good range of motion and an improved Mayo elbow score. Thus, stating good results can be obtained in Mason type 4 fractures using osteosynthesis with headless compression screws.