| Literature DB >> 23159152 |
Hugo C van der Veen1, Jos J A M van Raay2.
Abstract
Component fracture is a rare complication after knee replacement, especially in contemporary designs. We report the first case of a fractured femoral component in a cemented Oxford unicondylar knee prosthesis, 9 years after its implantation. Factors leading to this rare kind of component failure are discussed. Revision should be warranted in cases of unicondylar femoral component loosening, eliminating the risk of component fracture, especially in obese patients.Entities:
Keywords: Complication; Fatigue failure; Fracture of femoral component; Knee joint; Unicondylar knee replacement
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Year: 2012 PMID: 23159152 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2012.10.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Knee ISSN: 0968-0160 Impact factor: 2.199