A new method of treatment for periprosthetic supracondylar fractures of the femur for prostheses with a stemmed femoral component.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Knee arthroplasty periprosthetic supracondylar fracture of the femur is a well-recognized problem that is likely to be seen more frequently with the increasing number of knee arthroplasties being performed. Treatment of this fracture is difficult. A new method of internal fixation for supracondylar fractures around a stemmed femoral component using a custom-made extension to the femoral stem is described. This technique allowed early mobilization of the patient, with restoration of a good range of movement of the knee and fracture union within 1 year.
Medical subject headings
- Femoral Fractures
- Knee Prosthesis
Anatomy
- femur
- knee