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Fabrício Bolpato Loures1, Jorge Rafael Wenck Motta1, Rodrigo Sattamini Pires E Albuquerque1
1Instituto Nacional de Traumatologia e Ortopedia (Into), Centro de Cirurgia do Joelho, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Abstract:
The number of total knee arthroplasties has increased exponentially and their indications have been expanded. This procedure presents challenging complications for orthopedic surgeons that are potentially catastrophic for patients. Here, a rare case of simultaneous bilateral periprosthetic fracture of the knee is reported, with discussion of the causal factors, possible management and prophylaxis.
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