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Current Osteoporosis Reports
Published in: Current Osteoporosis Reports 4/2012

01-12-2012 | Management of Osteoporotic Fractures (EG Meinberg, Section Editor)

Primary Arthroplasty for Management of Osteoporotic Fractures about the Knee

Author: Michael D. Ries

Published in: Current Osteoporosis Reports | Issue 4/2012

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Abstract

Primary cemented arthroplasty of the knee is a viable alternative to open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for treatment of osteoporotic fractures about the knee. This permits early return of knee function and weight bearing activity. Stemmed revision total knee arthroplasty implants and techniques are needed, which can be associated with complications of late loosening and periprosthetic fracture. However, for elderly sedentary patients who would not be expected to outlive the durability of the arthroplasty and with fracture patterns in which ORIF may be associated with poor outcomes, primary arthroplasty can be a favorable treatment option.
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Metadata
Title
Primary Arthroplasty for Management of Osteoporotic Fractures about the Knee
Author
Michael D. Ries
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Osteoporosis Reports / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 1544-1873
Electronic ISSN: 1544-2241
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11914-012-0122-3

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