• The Knee · Jun 2012

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

    • Andrew T Johnston, Elefterios Tsiridis, Keith S Eyres, and Andrew D Toms.
    • Department of Orthopaedics, Woodend Hospital, Eday Road, Aberdeen AB15 6XS, United Kingdom. andrew.johnston1@nhs.net
    • Knee. 2012 Jun 1;19(3):156-62.

    AbstractThe 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.Copyright © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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