Ilizarov external fixation for a periprosthetic tibial fracture in severe osteoporosis: a case report
Abstract Background The incidence of periprosthetic fractures after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is rising due to the increasing number of TKAs performed annually and the growing elderly population. A periprosthetic fracture of the proximal tibia following TKA is a rare injury that may be a challen...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-020-3176-x |