Supracondylar femur fracture above a mature knee fusion treated with a long locked intramedullary rod.

P. S. Chan, W. T. Luchetti, J. T. Campbell, E. J. Vresilovic

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Abstract

Fracture around a mature knee fusion has been reported in the orthopedic literature, but little has been written regarding treatment options. Closed long anterograde rodding with interlocking screws offers distinct advantages over other methods of reduction and fixation. The closed nature of the procedure avoids excessive soft-tissue stripping. In comparison with a short unlocked rod or plate, the long locked rod imparts more stability and prevents shortening and rotation. We present a case of a supracondylar femur fracture above a mature knee fusion treated in this manner. The literature on this injury is also reviewed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)630-632
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)
Volume26
Issue number9
StatePublished - 1997

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Medicine

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