Early Tibial Component Fractures in a Cementless, 3D-Printed, Titanium Implant.
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SUBMITTER: Lam AD
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9576491 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec
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Early Tibial Component Fractures in a Cementless, 3D-Printed, Titanium Implant.
Lam Alan D AD Duffy Gavan P GP
Arthroplasty today 20221012
Fracture of the tibial baseplate in total knee arthroplasty is a rare occurrence, particularly in short- and mid-term follow-up. This case series documents the first known report in the literature of fatigue fracture of a cementless, 3D-printed, highly porous titanium tibial component. We recommend regular follow-up visits with radiographs to confirm adequate total knee arthroplasty component positioning and alignment. ...[more]
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