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Periprosthetic Tibia Fracture after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report

Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.6, No. 8)

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Page : 2025-2026

Keywords : Peri-prosthetic fracture; Knee; Tibia; Arthroplasty; Felix Classification; Locking plate;

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Abstract

Objective Peri-prosthetic tibia fracture after knee arthroplasty is not a very common complication in the arthroplasty population. We present one such case treated at our hospital. Method the fracture was classified as per classification proposed by Felix as Type III-A and the fracture treated with locking plate. Result The patient is faring well in short term follow up. Conclusion Felix classification is a useful tool in decision making on treatment of periprosthetic tibia fracture and stability of prosthesis is deciding factor. However, a long term follow up with larger sample size is needed to know the clinical, radiological and functional outcome as well as to know the complications like implant failure, non-union or re-fracture.

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