Abstract:BACKGROUND
Periprosthetic supracondylar femoral fractures (PSFs) present a challenge in terms of optimizing fixation in patients with poor bone quality. Surgical treatment and peri-operative management of PSFs in the elderly remain a burden for orthopedic surgeons. Among different treatment options, locking plate (LP) and retrograde intramedullary nail (RIMN) have shown favorable results. However, reduced mobility and protected weight-bearing are often present in the postoperative older population… Show more
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