Fracture of the femoral component in unicompartmental total knee arthroplasty.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A fracture of the anterior flange of a femoral component in a unicompartmental knee has been seen. This was thought to be due to lack of bony support leading to cantilever bend. The solution would seem to be to add a metal web to strengthen that area of the femoral component.
Medical subject headings
- Knee Prosthesis
Anatomy
- femur
- knee