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This study describes the results of the fixation of Mason type 2\u00a0radial head fractures with these Arrows in a prospective series of 21 patients.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Between 2006 and 2010, a total of 21 patients were treated with Meniscus Arrows for the fixation of Mason type 2 fractures of the radial head during an open procedure. Twenty\u2010one, twenty and seventeen patients were followed up at 2 and 6 post\u2010operative weeks, 18 weeks and 24\u00a0months, respectively. Radiographs were obtained during follow\u2010up visits, and range of motion was classified according to the Weseley classification.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>At 24 post\u2010operative months, 88 % of patients showed \u2018excellent\u2019 and 12 % showed \u2018good\u2019 results in terms of extension. All patients (100 %) showed \u2018excellent\u2019 results for flexion, supination and pronation. 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