Lateral femoral condyle fracture and patella dislocation in below-the-knee amputation.

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Ugurlu M., Bozkurt M., DOĞAN M., Ocguder A., Tosun N.

The journal of knee surgery, vol.21, no.2, pp.141-143, 2008 (Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 21 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2008
• Doi Number: 10.1055/s-0030-1247809
• Journal Name: The journal of knee surgery
• Journal Indexes: Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.141-143
• Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Treatment of a 42-year-old patient with below-the-knee amputation from 15 years ago who presented with lateral femoral condyle fracture and patella dislocation is described. In addition, the advantages of transtibial over transfemoral amputation are discussed.