Reversed tibial locking plates in management of traumatic ipsilateral periprosthetic fractures of the distal femur and proximal tibia after total knee arthroplasty
Abstract:Introduction: Ipsilateral distal femoral and proximal tibial periprosthetic fracture following total knee arthroplasty is a rare complication presented to the Emergency Department. Case Report: We report a case of a 50-year-old man who underwent a right total knee arthroplasty one year ago and presented with periprosthetic fractures following a motor vehicle accident. He sustained comminuted fracture of lower third of right femur and proximal tibia, thus producing "Floating Total Knee" but the knee implants re… Show more
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