Periprosthetic fractures in the distal femur following total knee replacement: A review and guide to management

Andrew T Johnston; Elefterios Tsiridis; Keith S Eyres; Andrew D Toms

doi:10.1016/j.knee.2011.06.003

Periprosthetic fractures in the distal femur following total knee replacement: A review and guide to management

Knee. 2012 Jun;19(3):156-62. doi: 10.1016/j.knee.2011.06.003. Epub 2011 Jul 8.

Authors

Andrew T Johnston¹, Elefterios Tsiridis, Keith S Eyres, Andrew D Toms

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedics, Woodend Hospital, Eday Road, Aberdeen AB15 6XS, United Kingdom. andrew.johnston1@nhs.net

PMID: 21741844
DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2011.06.003

Abstract

The management of distal femoral fractures following a total knee replacement can be complex and requires the equipment, perioperative support and surgical skills of both trauma and revision arthroplasty services. Recent advances in implant technology have changed the management options of these difficult fractures. This article describes the options available and discusses the latest evidence.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee*
Femoral Fractures* / classification
Femoral Fractures* / etiology
Femoral Fractures* / surgery
Fracture Fixation / methods
Fracture Fixation / standards*
Humans
Periprosthetic Fractures* / classification
Periprosthetic Fractures* / etiology
Periprosthetic Fractures* / surgery
Practice Guidelines as Topic*