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Table 2 Details of reoperations for the WBAT (n = 6) and RWB (n = 2) groups

From: Immediate weight-bearing is safe following lateral locked plate fixation of periprosthetic distal femoral fractures

Age (years)

Sex

Fracture features

Construct

Reduction

MoF

Cause

Mx

WBAT

 68

Female

Su III

Medial comminution

LLP

13 hole; 5 proximal screws

Extended

Refracture

New fracture at proximal plate tip

DFR

 87

Female

Su II

LLP

8 hole; cables;

4 proximal screws

Anatomic

NU and plate fracture

Excessive soft tissue stripping

Refix (IMN)

 75

Female

Su III

Medial comminution

LLP

13 hole; 4 proximal screws

Golf-club deformity

Early fixation failure

Coronal plane malreduction, medial comminution

DFR

 79

Female

Su I

LLP

8 hole;

3 proximal screws

Anatomic

Early fixation failure

Inadequate fixation

Refix (LLP)

 83

Female

Su II

Medial comminution

LLP and cables

Slight varus

NU and plate fracture

Medial comminution

Refix (dual plating)

 86

Female

Su II

LLP

8 hole;

4 proximal screws

Extended

Infection

Deep infection, tibial collapse

Revision TKA (Total Stabiliser)

RWB

 71

Female

Su III

Interprosthetic

Medial comminution

LLP

13 hole; lag screws; 6 proximal screws

Golf club, varus

NU and Plate fracture

Coronal plane malreduction

Mixed modes of fixation

DFR

 75

Female

Su II

LLP

13 hole; lag screws; 5 proximal screws

Anatomic

NU and plate fracture

Mixed modes of fixation

Refix (dual plating)

  1. 0 - Full mobility
  2. 1 - Walking with assistance
  3. 2 - Walking with assistance for short periods only
  4. 3 - Walking with assistance for ADLs/appointments onl
  5. 4 - Confined to wheelchair
  6. 5 - Bedridden