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Research Article

Periprosthetic fracture caused by stress shielding after implantation of a femoral condyle endoprosthesis in a transfemoral amputee—a case report

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Pages 765-767 | Received 25 Jun 2010, Accepted 07 Aug 2010, Published online: 11 Nov 2010

Figures & data

Figure 1. Preoperative computer construction of the femoral condyle endoprosthesis (FCE) inside the residual femur.

Figure 1. Preoperative computer construction of the femoral condyle endoprosthesis (FCE) inside the residual femur.

Figure 2. Femoral alignment before and after insertion of the FCE.

Figure 2. Femoral alignment before and after insertion of the FCE.

Figure 3. Gradual bone loss at 6 and 12 months, fracture at 24 months, and bone regeneration after removal of the implant. A. Postoperatively. B. At the 6-month follow-up. C. At the 12-month follow-up. D. Fracture at 24 months. E. Fracture postoperatively. F. 15 months after fracture.

Figure 3. Gradual bone loss at 6 and 12 months, fracture at 24 months, and bone regeneration after removal of the implant. A. Postoperatively. B. At the 6-month follow-up. C. At the 12-month follow-up. D. Fracture at 24 months. E. Fracture postoperatively. F. 15 months after fracture.