High reoperation and mortality rate after distal femoral replacement for periprosthetic knee fracture in the elderly.

Oriol PujolNayana Joshi-JubertJorge H NuñezJoan PijoanEnric CastelletJoan Minguell

Published in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2022)

DFR could be a valuable option for knee periprosthetic fractures in elderly patients. However, surgeons should be aware of the high reoperation and mortality rate.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
total hip
cardiovascular events
knee osteoarthritis
risk factors
total hip arthroplasty
anterior cruciate ligament
minimally invasive
middle aged
type diabetes
coronary artery disease
thoracic surgery