[Cement plug embedded in the patella: a rare complication of total knee arthroplasty.

نویسندگان

  • R G Kakwani
  • N Hulse
چکیده

An unusual delayed complication of total knee arthroplasty involving the unresurfaced patella is described. The complication is due to the impaction of a loose cement plug used to seal the defect left by the femoral intramedullary alignment rod. The origin, presentation, and management are discussed.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The journal of knee surgery

دوره 22 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2009