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Periprosthetic fractures of the femur after total knee arthroplasty

2010; Springer Nature; Volume: 11; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1007/s10195-010-0099-6

1590-9999

Phil McGraw, Arun Kumar,

Orthopedic Infections and Treatments

Periprosthetic fracture following total knee arthroplasty is a potentially serious complication. This injury can involve the distal femur, proximal tibia or the patella. This review article analyzes the prevalence, risk factors, classification and treatment options for periprosthetic fractures of the femur.