Operative Results of Periprosthetic Fractures of The Distal Femur In A Single Academic Unit

Conclusions:
Post-operative surgical site complications were relatively common in these mainly elderly female patients. The survival percentages of the re-arthroplasty and laminofixation groups were similar. The use of strut grafts in association with plating may decrease re-operation rate.

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 21, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Leino, O. K., Lempainen, L., Virolainen, P., Sarimo, J., Polonen, T., Makela, K. T. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research