A member asked:

My dr wants to take out my artifical radial head in my elbow is this a good idea should i have it done

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Dr. James McClurg answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Most : Most radial head prothesis do not require removal. There are some circumstances that require removal. If there is intractable pain, or osteolysis around the prosthesis (bone being eroded) a removal may be indicated. I have personally only removed one prosthesis in my career.

Answered 3/14/2019

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