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Periprosthetic Fractures Around Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Stable Femoral Component

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This chapter discusses principles and controversies surrounding the treatment of periprosthetic fractures above a knee replacement. Evaluation and treatment decisions, as well as surgical tips and tricks, are discussed.

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  1. Department of Orthopedics, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA

    John S. Hwang

  2. Orthopedic Specialty Associates, Ben Hogan Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA

    Cory Collinge

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  1. Division of Orthopedic Trauma and Adult Reconstruction, Jersey City Medical Center – RWJBarnabas Health, Jersey City, NJ, USA

    Frank A. Liporace

  2. Division of Orthopedic Trauma and Adult Reconstruction, Jersey City Medical Center – RWJBarnabas Health, Jersey City, NJ, USA

    Richard S. Yoon

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Hwang, J.S., Collinge, C. (2019). Periprosthetic Fractures Around Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Stable Femoral Component. In: Liporace, F., Yoon, R. (eds) Periprosthetic Fractures of the Hip and Knee. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43008-9_7

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