Although proximal distal femur fractures following a total knee replacement (TKR) are not common, they will most likely increase with the current active aging population. 1 Risk factors associated ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Distal femoral replacement can provide for rapid recovery and good outcomes in older patients with ...

An important patient care skill is the ability to rapidly immobilize a suspected lower extremity fracture. Many lower extremity fractures are particularly emergent, both due to the forces involved in ...

Your femur connects many important muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your hips and knees to the other parts of your body, including parts of the circulatory system. More than that, it helps you carry ...

The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most complex. A fractured knee can cause pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion. Treatment for this fracture may involve surgery or ...

A subchondral fracture is a type of injury that occurs due to repetitive stress in the layer of bone tissue just beneath the cartilage. It often happens to the knees or hips of older adults.