Abstract | INTRODUCTION: RESULTS: The mean follow-up period was 28 (range, 6-60) months. The mean tibiofemoral angle improved from 18.27° varus to 1.8° valgus. The mean knee society score improved from 21.9 (range, -10 to 45) to 82.8 (range, 15-99) [p < 0.05]. The mean Knee Society functional score improved from 15.5 (range, -10 to 40) to 76.8 (range, 10-100) [p < 0.05]. All fractures got united at the last follow-up. One patient had infection and wound dehiscence at six months for which debridement done and had poor functional outcome. CONCLUSION: TKA with long stem gives excellent outcome, irrespective of severity of arthritis associated with stress fracture. By restoring limb alignment and bypassing the fracture site, it facilitates fracture healing. Early detection and prompt intervention is necessary to prevent the progression to recalcitrant non-union or malunion.
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Authors | Dhanasekaran Soundarrajan, Natesan Rajkumar, Palanisamy Dhanasekararaja, Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran |
Journal | SICOT-J
(SICOT J)
Vol. 4
Pg. 13
( 2018)
ISSN: 2426-8887 [Print] France |
PMID | 29667926
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | © The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2018. |