Tripod Technique: Radial Head Fixation

Elbow instability following radial head fractures with coronoid avulsion represents a frequent challenge.

This training presents the tripod technique using double-compression screws and capsular reinsertion with a metallic anchor, in a 4K video from a surgical perspective—allowing every technical detail to be understood and applied safely in practice.

Training Focus:

• Osteosynthesis of the radial head while preserving vascularity
• Tripod technique with double-compression screws (2.4 mm)
• Reinsertion of the previous joint capsule with a metallic anchor
• Lateral ligament reconstruction and anatomical closure
• Intraoperative stability tests and early mobilization

Detailed Content:

• Precise Reduction: Periosteum preservation to maintain vascularity
• Secure Fixation: Buried screws at a 45° biomechanical angle
• Joint Stability: Capsular reinsertion with a 5 mm metallic anchor
• Tissue Preservation: Optimized lateral approach through the Kaplan interval
• Postoperative Mobility: Planning for early movement without risk of instability
• Complication Control: Techniques to prevent loss of alignment and biomechanical failure
• 4K Visualization: Surgical steps recorded in high definition
• Critical Commentary: Analysis of intraoperative decisions by the surgeon

Material Included:

Detailed PDF:
Addresses surgical planning, the tripod technique, capsular reinsertion with an anchor, meticulous closure, and the sequence of intraoperative tests—serving as a practical reference guide for the intra- and postoperative periods.

Enhance your approach to complex elbow fractures. Enroll now and master the Tripod technique for safe and precise radial head treatment.