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Periprosthetic Fractures Around a Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Stable and Loose Tibial Component

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The frequency of periprosthetic fractures in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), while infrequent, is increasing. This is the result of multiple factors including the annual rise in primary and revision TKA, the longevity of current implants, increased demand of younger patients, and improved patient survival. Periprosthetic fractures of the tibia are significantly less common than those of the distal femur or the patella, leading to a paucity of literature regarding their treatment. This chapter will review the risk factors, classification, and treatment options for periprosthetic fractures of the tibia around stable and loose implants.

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  1. Division of Orthopedic Trauma and Complex Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL, USA

    Jeff R. Petrie & George J. Haidukewych

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Petrie, J.R., Sassoon, A.A., Haidukewych, G.J. (2019). Periprosthetic Fractures Around a Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Stable and Loose Tibial 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_9

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