Treatment of supracondylar femoral fracture above total knee replacement by custom made hinged prosthesis.

Keenan, J; Chakrabarty, G; Newman, JH · Knee · 2000

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

A supracondylar fracture above a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a devastating complication for both the patient and surgeon. Various methods of treatment are available. We have treated seven cases of displaced supracondylar fractures above a total knee replacement with custom made implants. This technique allows rapid post-operative recovery and gives a good functional outcome.

Anatomy