Abstract
Four rheumatoid arthritis patients with fractures adjacent to the knee were treated by total knee arthroplasty with a long-stemmed component. All four fractures healed; joint reconstruction and limb realignment were achieved simultaneously. Total knee arthroplasty with a long-stemmed component was useful in stabilizing the fracture and rapidly restoring function in the joint and the limb.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 297-301 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Modern Rheumatology |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 1 2005 |
Keywords
- Arthroplasty
- Fracture
- Knee
- Long stem
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rheumatology