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Description

Inter-prosthetic femur fractures—those occurring between hip and knee prostheses—are being encountered with increasing frequency as the population of joint replacement patients continues to grow. This session provides a comprehensive review of current surgical approaches to these complex fractures, emphasizing strategies for achieving stable fixation and promoting early mobilization. Faculty will discuss various fixation and reconstruction techniques, outlining the advantages, disadvantages, and contraindications of each method. The session will also explore common complications associated with inter-prosthetic fractures, including implant failure, nonunion, and infection, with practical guidance on prevention and management. Through case-based discussion, participants will gain insights into optimizing outcomes and reducing morbidity in this challenging patient population.

Learning Objectives

• Review general surgical techniques for managing inter-prosthetic femur fractures
• Discuss pros and cons to different techniques and identify contra-indications for these options
• Review possible complications and how to manage them when they occur

Director

Sean Campbell, MD

Faculty

Julius Bishop, MD, Augustine Saiz, MD, Eben Carroll, Mark Lee, MD 

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years.