Periprosthetic Fractures of the Knee Above Total Knee Joint Arthroplasty

Periprosthetic fractures of the distal femur above total knee arthroplasty are uncommon and their prevalence is between 0.3%–2.5%. These fractures present a challenging surgical problem and the ideal treatment is still controversial. During the last few years the incidence of such fractures has increased concomitantly due to both the growing number of knee joint replacements and the increasing life span of the patients. Rorabeck’s classification is the most commonly used for these fractures. It is based on the location and degree of displace