Periprosthetic Fracture: Femur Case 2

Presenting

This 45 year old man fell 14 months after having his hip replaced at an outside facility by other physicians and had a spiral fracture of his distal femur. The spiral pattern of the fracture and the presence of the hip replacement component in the upper femur presented a challenging treatment problem.

Result After Treatment by Dr. Brinker

This x-ray taken after surgical implantation of a long locking plate and a supporting bone graft stabilized with cables shows good alignment of the femur and solid bony healing. The patient can walk without pain or any type of assistance.