Failure of the stem -condyle junction in a modular knee prosthesis is a rare phenomenon, but it has been described and carries serious consequences. Loosening of the femoral component increases the loads acting on the stem -condyle junction and increases the risk of fatigue fracture of the implant. The aim of this paper was to describe two cases of such damage in the revision semiconstrained prosthesis with used stems and sleeves.
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