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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 4/2009

01-08-2009 | Original Paper

Supracondylar periprosthetic femoral fractures following total knee arthroplasty: treatment with a retrograde intramedullary nail

Authors: K. Chettiar, M. P. Jackson, J. Brewin, D. Dass, P. A. Butler-Manuel

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 4/2009

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Abstract

Total knee replacement surgery is occasionally complicated by a supracondylar periprosthetic fracture, and this presents a challenging problem in an often frail population. Multiple nonoperative and operative treatments have been described which have the aim of restoring the patient to their pre-injury status. This study retrospectively reviews the results of the largest series to date of 14 such fractures treated by retrograde intramedullary supracondylar nailing and is supportive of its continued use with good functional outcomes, low complication rates, and 100% fracture union.
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Metadata
Title
Supracondylar periprosthetic femoral fractures following total knee arthroplasty: treatment with a retrograde intramedullary nail
Authors
K. Chettiar
M. P. Jackson
J. Brewin
D. Dass
P. A. Butler-Manuel
Publication date
01-08-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-008-0587-y

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