Anterior-posterior (a) and lateral (b) radiographs status post-left distal femur revision ORIF for periprosthetic femur fracture are shown. Source: Mayo Clinic. Postoperative rehabilitation.

MISSOURI CITY, Texas (KTRK) – A nonverbal child with autism in Texas was left lying on the floor for hours, crying in pain after a slip and fall at school. The 11-year-old boy named Kyle was ...

Bone healing issues: Sometimes, even after surgery, the bone heals either slowly or not at all.Infection is one possible cause. A follow-up surgical procedure may be required. Knee stiffness: Some ...

Distal femoral fractures (DFFs) are frequently characterised by significant comminution, osteoporosis, high implant failure, insufficient fixation because of a shortened distal part, non-union, ...

Verywell / Cindy Chung. Osteoporosis: This disease weakens bones, making them more likely to break.Women and adults older than 50 are at risk of osteoporosis, which can affect any bone including the ...

Standard x-ray of the femur shows a bony growth with a pointed tip from the distal metaphysis of the left femur. On surgical exploration, we noted a wedge-shaped exostosis oriented towards the vastus ...

A 39-year-old woman presents with a comminuted fracture of the left distal femoral epiphysis and articular surface, classified as type AO/OTA 33C3. The first row depicts a volumetric rendering ...

Surgeon sawed into woman’s femur to repair it but left a piece missing, Maine suit says By Olivia Lloyd. September 22, 2023 6:01 PM.