Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Definition of post-traumatic outcomes of operated and unoperated knee fractures. |
| Authors: |
Momoli, Alberto, Zocca, Claudia, Raimondi, Marco, Ambrosini, Jacopo, Giaretta, Stefano |
| Source: |
Lo Scalpello; Apr2022, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p45-50, 6p |
| Abstract: |
Knee fractures include fractures of the tibial plateau, distal femur, and patella. The most frequent complication of these fractures is post-traumatic osteoarthritis, defined as secondary osteoarthritis that develops as a result of direct damage or trauma to a specific joint. According to the available data, 23-36% of people who have suffered an intra-articular knee fracture will develop secondary osteoarthritis. The average age at which it develops is 9-14 years before the average age at which primary osteoarthritis develops in the general population. Analysis of the literature shows that treatment of knee fractures must be chosen according to various parameters such as age, state of health, and degree of activity of the patient as well as the extent of damage to the joint surface. In young patients, there is an indication for open reduction and internal fixation treatments, corrective osteotomies, or osteoarticular reconstruction, while in elderly patients with low functional demands the use of total knee prostheses should be considered. It must be taken into account, however, that poor functional results of prostheses are reported when used in cases of high complexity of joint deformity, especially if they involve both the femur and tibia and in case of compromised soft tissues that require reconstruction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |
