Open Periprosthetic Knee Fracture: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Introduction: With the increase in knee and hip implants, these periprosthetic fractures will become more common especially as the population ages. Open periprosthetic fractures are rare and severe injuries and are more likely to be seen in high-energy injuries. They present challenges to the treati...

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Main Authors: Katelyn Ragland BS, Steven M. Cherney MD, Jeffrey B. Stambough MD, Simon C. Mears MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-07-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151459320939547