Periprosthetic subtrochanteric femoral fracture in a megaprosthesis of the knee

Chin J Traumatol. 2013;16(5):314-5.

Abstract

We report a rare case of periprosthetic posttraumatic fracture of subtrochanteric region of femur after a megaprosthesis of the knee, done for resistant nonunion of distal femur with secondary osteoarthrosis in a 51 years old man. Treatment with a locking femoral plate was able to achieve primary union with a good result.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Plates
  • Femoral Fractures / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Knee Prosthesis*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoarthritis / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications