In thirty-three children with fractures of the radial head or neck, and
with a minimum follow-up of two years, fractures of the radial neck were
most common. The proximal radial epiphysis was usually closed by the age of
fifteen years. The older children in the series had the worst prognosis, as
did children with other associated upper-extremity injuries, usually on the
medial aspect of the elbow. The results were best if treatment was
initiated early, and closed reduction usually gave the most satisfactory
results. Roentgenograms of the involved elbow were often abnormal even with
a good clinical result, but the long-term result in such situations is
uncertain.