Radial head replacement prosthesis

Abstract

The presented disclosure is a prosthesis for performing radial head replacement in the setting of fractures or degenerative conditions of the radial head, and other conditions including avascular necrosis. The presented radial head replacement prostheses can be implanted in a cement-less or cemented fashion. The prosthesis of the presented disclosure comprises a radial head replacement which in various embodiments includes (1) one or more interlocking screw holes along the stem, (2) a radial head replacement prosthesis with a two component design and with a tapered connection, (3) a radial head replacement prosthesis with a two component design and with a cylindrical connection, (4) a radial head replacement prosthesis with a two component design and with a curved stem, (5) a radial head replacement prosthesis with a two component design and with an inter-component screw connection, and (6) a radial head replacement prosthesis with a one-piece design.

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