Disassembly of threaded junction between stem extension and femoral component in a total stabilizer revision total knee arthroplasty.

Lee, Su Chan; Nam, Chang Hyun; Jung, Kwang Am; Lee, Jung Hoon; Ahn, Hye Sun; Park, Ha Young · Knee · 2014

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report an unusual case of disassembly of threaded junction between stem extension and femoral component in a 6-year-old total stabilizer revision total knee arthroplasty. Aseptic loosening of femur component will tend to cause increased stresses at the stem-condylar junction of a modular femoral prosthesis, especially if femur component is flexed. The modular junction may therefore be unable to withstand the concentrated force and lead to disassembly.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy