Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis for Periprosthetic and Interprosthetic Fractures Associated with Knee Arthroplasty: Surgical Technique and Review of Current Literature

T he incidence of periprosthetic fractures is increasing with the growing number of total knee arthroplasties (TKAs) being performed. Fractures around the femoral endoprosthesis of a TKA have been reported to occur at a rate of 0.3 to 5.5%. Treatment options for periprosthetic femur fractures include internal fixation with locking compression plate (LCP), intra1medullary nailing, cerclage wiring, and revision arthroplasty. …

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Comparison of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty vs Hemiarthroplasty for Acute Fractures of the Proximal Humerus: Systematic Review

P roximal humerus fractures are the third most common extremity fracture in patients older than 60 years, and the incidence increases with age. The optimal treatment of these fractures in adults, especially those with osteoporotic bone, is debated. Depending on fracture type, treat1ment options are nonoperative treatment, percutaneous pin fixation, open reduction and internal fixation, HA, and RTSA. Factors that …

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