title: Mennen plate fixation for fracture of the femoral shaft with ipsilateral total hip and knee arthroplasties.
abstract: A method of treatment for a femoral shaft fracture in a patient with well-functioning ipsilateral total hip and knee arthroplasties is described. Total hip and knee arthroplasties are commonly performed, but ipsilateral femoral shaft fracture is an infrequent and troublesome complication. Management of these fractures is often difficult. Various operative treatments have been described in the literature with varying success.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Eastbourne District General Hospital, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Dave
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Koka
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D011859:Radiography; D013193:Stainless Steel
chemical_list: D013193:Stainless Steel