Title
The "Double Washer" Technique Is an Effective Strategy for Bicortical Fixation in Periprosthetic Fractures About a Femoral Stem: A Technical Trick and Case Series
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2021
Publication Title
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
Volume
35
Issue
7
First page number:
e254
Last page number:
e257
Abstract
SUMMARY: Periprosthetic fractures about the hip and knee are challenging injuries to treat for the orthopaedic surgeon. The pre-existing femoral implant and poor bone quality provide for difficulties in achieving stable fixation. We present a surgical technique and clinical series of 5 patients describing the use and outcomes of a 3.5 screw with a "double washer" technique to achieve bicortical fixation around a femoral prosthesis.
Disciplines
Orthopedics
Language
English
Repository Citation
Goch, A.,
Tarpada, S.,
Loloi, J.,
Sen, M.,
Harbacheuski, R.,
Dimitroulias, A.
(2021).
The "Double Washer" Technique Is an Effective Strategy for Bicortical Fixation in Periprosthetic Fractures About a Femoral Stem: A Technical Trick and Case Series.
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 35(7),
e254-e257.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0000000000001913