title: A new method of treatment for periprosthetic supracondylar fractures of the femur for prostheses with a stemmed femoral component.
abstract: Knee arthroplasty periprosthetic supracondylar fracture of the femur is a well-recognized problem that is likely to be seen more frequently with the increasing number of knee arthroplasties being performed. Treatment of this fracture is difficult. A new method of internal fixation for supracondylar fractures around a stemmed femoral component using a custom-made extension to the femoral stem is described. This technique allowed early mobilization of the patient, with restoration of a good range of movement of the knee and fracture union within 1 year.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, General Infirmary at Leeds, England.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Oxborrow
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Stone
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005269:Femur; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design