Tissue sparing total femoral arthroplasty: technical note

J Surg Orthop Adv. 2011 Fall;20(3):206-9.

Abstract

It is predicted that the number of revision hip and knee arthroplasties will double by the years 2026 and 2015, respectively. As the burden of end-stage prosthetic disease increases, there will be a greater potential need for total femoral arthroplasty. This report describes a patient with a femoral neck fracture nonunion with an ipsilateral multiply revised failed total knee arthroplasty treated by a tissue sparing total femoral arthroplasty. The technique is described, and potential benefits are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee*
  • Female
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / surgery*
  • Femur / diagnostic imaging
  • Femur / surgery*
  • Fractures, Ununited / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Ununited / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography