Knee Surg Relat Res.
2018 Dec;30(4):284-292. 10.5792/ksrr.17.036.
Femoral Periprosthetic Fractures after Total Knee Arthroplasty: New Surgically Oriented Classification with a Review of Current Treatments
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea. rheefury@naver.com
- 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haeundae Bumin Hospital, Busan, Korea.
- 3Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
- 4Department of Orthopedics and Joint Reconstructive Surgery, Toyama Municipal Hospital, Toyama, Japan.
- KMID: 2438108
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5792/ksrr.17.036
Abstract
- PURPOSE
As the number of total knee arthroplasties (TKAs) increases, the incidence of femoral periprosthetic fractures after TKA is also increasing. This review aimed to suggest a new surgically oriented classification system for femoral periprosthetic fractures.
METHODS
We investigated the classifications, and current treatment trends for femoral periprosthetic fractures after TKA by means of a thorough review of the relevant literature.
RESULTS
Numerous studies reported good results of surgical treatment with modern fixatives including locking compression plates and retrograde intramedullary nails. However, few classifications of femoral periprosthetic fractures reflect the recent developments in surgical treatment.
CONCLUSIONS
We recommend that surgical management be considered the first-line treatment for femoral periprosthetic fractures after TKA. Our new classification will help in deciding the surgical treatment option for femoral periprosthetic fractures after TKA.
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