TY  - JOUR
T1  - The “Docking” Method for Periprosthetic Humeral Fracture After Total Elbow ArthroplastyA Case Report
AU  - Kawano, Yusuke
AU  - Okazaki, Masato
AU  - Ikegami, Hiroyasu
AU  - Sato, Kazuki
AU  - Nakamura, Toshiyasu
AU  - Toyama, Yoshiaki
Y1  - 2010/08/18
N1  - 10.2106/JBJS.I.01595
JO  - The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
SP  - 1988
EP  - 1991
VL  - 92
IS  - 10
N2  - 

			Treatment of a humeral shaft fracture following total elbow arthroplasty is a challenging problem, especially in the presence of a large bone defect and osteoporosis1-5. Periprosthetic humeral fractures usually require surgical repair. This can involve revision of the humeral component, fixation of the fracture with a plate or cerclage wires, use of a strut allograft, or revision with use of an allograft-prosthesis composite1. We used a customized intramedullary nail and supplemental autologous cancellous bone graft to treat a periprosthetic humeral fracture in a woman with rheumatoid arthritis who had a massive bone defect and poor bone quality. The patient was informed that data concerning the case would be submitted for publication, and she consented.
		

SN  - 0021-9355
M3  - doi: 10.2106/JBJS.I.01595
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.I.01595
ER  -