Periprosthetic fractures around the knee: current concepts and advances in management

摘要: Knee replacement is an effective treatment for pain and functional impairment secondary to degenerative joint conditions. The number of knee replacements performed continues rise. Periprosthetic fractures around total arthroplasties are a relatively rare complication but complex injuries that require the treating surgeon be familiar with proficient at arthroplasty trauma reconstructive techniques. An increase in life expectancy demands elderly patients may lead increased incidence periprosthetic fractures. Supracondylar femur most common type this review will focus on incidence, risk factors, classification, investigation, options arthroplasties.