Periprosthetic early insufficiency fracture after total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective case series
Conclusions:
Severe knee deformity, osteoporosis, high BMI, and small size of the femoral condyle were the main risk factors of early periprosthetic insufficiency fracture.
Level of Evidence:
Level IV.
Source: Current Orthopaedic Practice - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Arthroplasty Source Type: research
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