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Management of Periprosthetic Fractures Around a Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Loose Femoral Component

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Periprosthetic distal femur fractures (PDFF) are complex problems for the surgeon with the potential for significant complications. The incidence of PDFF has been reported to be between 0.3% and 2.5%. While fixation remains the mainstay in a stable component, revision or use of a distal femoral replacement (DFR) may be required in the setting of a loose component with or without bone loss. The goal of treatment of PDFF is to provide the patient with a stable, painless knee and to minimize malalignment, and in this chapter, we will review the pertinent points to address during the work-up, planning, and execution of operative treatment of PDFF about a loose component.

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  1. Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA, USA

    Michael Suk

  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA

    Michael R. Rutter

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Suk, M., Rutter, M.R. (2019). Management of Periprosthetic Fractures Around a Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Loose 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_8

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