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A new classification of TKA periprosthetic femur fractures considering the implant type

BACKGROUND: The treatment aims of periprosthetic fractures (PPF) of the distal femur are a gentle stabilization, an early load-bearing capacity and a rapid postoperative mobilization of the affected patients. For the therapy planning of PPF a standardized classification is necessary which leads to a...

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Autores principales: Fakler, Johannes K. M., Pönick, Cathleen, Edel, Melanie, Möbius, Robert, Brand, Alexander Giselher, Roth, Andreas, Josten, Christoph, Zajonz, Dirk
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5702181/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29178860
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12891-017-1855-z