Lateral femoral condyle fracture and patella dislocation in below-the-knee amputation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Treatment of a 42-year-old patient with below-the-knee amputation from 15 years ago who presented with lateral femoral condyle fracture and patella dislocation is described. In addition, the advantages of transtibial over transfemoral amputation are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Amputation Stumps
- Amputation, Traumatic
- Artificial Limbs
- Femoral Fractures
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Patellar Dislocation
Anatomy
- femur
- knee