26 September 2025
: Case report 
Temporary Cemented Spacer for Complex Radial Head Fractures: A Case Report
Mistake in diagnosis, Unusual setting of medical care
César Alejandro Jiménez-Aroche ADEFG 1*, Mishelle Pérez de León AE 1, Arturo Saldivar-Moreno BE 1, Mariela Hernández-Pavón BF 1DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948197
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948197
Table 2 Timeline of the management of a radial head fracture with temporary cemented spacer placement, clinical monitoring, and subsequent planning for definitive prosthetic reconstruction.
| Time point | Event | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0 | Initial trauma and diagnosis of radial head fracture | |
| Week 1 | Temporary cemented spacer placement due to prosthesis unavailability | Goal: maintain joint congruency, prevent soft-tissue contractures |
| Weekly to monthly follow-ups | Clinical and radiographic monitoring | Partial range of motion (25°–80°) observed; joint stability preserved |
| Months 3–6 (approximate) | Continued interim management with cemented spacer | No significant complications; acceptable functional maintenance |
| Upon prosthesis acquisition | Planning for definitive surgical intervention | Transition from temporary to definitive management planned |