Nonunion of Fracture of the Neck of the Radius: A Report of Three Cases

Abstract

Nonunion of a radial neck fracture is uncommon. Our report of three cases aims to highlight the fact that this complication is possible following such a fracture in adults. Appropriate clinical and radiologic follow-up is necessary to make sure such nonunion not missed. Surgical fixation (when nonunion of radial neck fracture is suspected) or excision of the radial head may be necessary if the complication is symptomatic. When associated with an ulna fracture, the threshold for internal fixation of both fractures must be lower.