title: FRACTURE OF THE TIBIAL COMPONENT IN TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY: REPORT ON TWO CASES.
abstract: The authors report the rare occurrence of two cases of fracture of the tibial component in total knee arthroplasty. They review the literature and discuss the main factors that can cause failure of the implants.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedist in the Knee Group, National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
authors.forename: Idemar Monteiro
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: da Palma
authors.affiliation: Coordinator of the Knee Surgery Sector, Miguel Couto Municipal Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rodrigo Pires E
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Albuquerque
authors.affiliation: Former President of the Brazilian Society of Knee Surgery and Head of the Orthopedics Service, Santa Casa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
authors.forename: João Maurício
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Barretto
keywords: Arthroplasty; Knee. Postoperative Complications. Review; Replacement