Abstract
Traumatic bone defects of the distal femur and proximal tibia present treatment challenges
for the orthopaedic traumatologist. In addition to bone loss, significant soft tissue
compromise and cartilage defects leave the patient and surgeon with few reconstructive
options for proper long-term joint function. These injuries are often complicated
by delayed healing, nonunion, malunion, infection, and poor subjective patient outcomes.
There are a variety of clinical problems associated with the treatment of periarticular
fractures about the knee. This article will describe the surgical options for these
difficult problems.
Keywords
bone defect - periarticular fracture - knee - fracture