Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 45-49 , March 2009

Periprosthetic Fractures Around a Total Knee Arthroplasty: Fixation Options

  • George J. Haidukewych, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to George J. Haidukewych, MD, Florida Orthopedic Institute, 13020 Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, FL 33637

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 Disclosure. Dr George J. Haidukewych receives royalties from DePuy.

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doi: 10.1053/j.sart.2008.11.009

Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 45-49 , March 2009

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