Periprosthetic Knee Fractures

• DOI: 10.1097/bot.0b013e31816ed989
• Publication Date: 2008-09-25T07:07:58Z
• Authors: Javad Parvizi; Nikhil Jain; Andrew H Schmidt
• Keywords: Radiography; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Fracture Fixation; Humans; Knee Injuries; Patella; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; Femoral Fractures

Fractures of the distal femur, proximal tibia, and patella that occur adjacent to a total knee replacement may be very difficult treat. Fixation options are compromised because short articular segment, frequent comminution, pre-existing osteoporosis, previous surgical incisions, presence implant itself. This review article summarizes current concepts regarding incidence, classification, treatment options, outcomes for periprosthetic fractures knee.