Total knee arthroplasty: periprosthetic tibial fractures.

Stuart, M J; Hanssen, A D · Orthop Clin North Am · 1999

review · Level V

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Abstract

A classification for periprosthetic tibial fractures is presented. It is based on the anatomic location of the fracture in reference to the tibial component; whether the fracture occurred during surgery or in the postoperative period; and whether the prosthesis is radiographically well-fixed or loose. A treatment algorithm is proposed for each fracture type.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy