title: Management of a tibial periprosthetic fracture following revision knee arthroplasty using a pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation device: a case report.
abstract: Periprosthetic fractures associated with total knee arthroplasty are rare but present a challenging problem particularly when associated with revision arthroplasty. Fractures around tibial stems are particularly difficult with no accepted technique in their management. This case describes a tibial periprosthetic fracture following a revision knee arthroplasty which was successfully managed with a Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Field bone stimulation device. We believe this to be first reported use of a bone stimulation device in this clinical environment.
authors.affiliation: Trauma and Orthopaedics, North Western Deanery, East Lancashire Hospital Trust 13 Cringle Drive, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 1JH UK. ashtindoorgakant@yahoo.co.uk
authors.forename: Ashtin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Doorgakant
authors.forename: Mohammed A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Bhutta
authors.forename: Hans
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Marynissen