Treatment of Periprosthetic Humeral Shaft Fracture after Total Elbow Arthroplasty in an Osteoporotic Patient using the Ilizarov External Ring Fixator: A Case Report

摘要

Introduction:Periprosthetic humeral shaft fracture after total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) and open reduction and internal fixation at the same side humeral neck fracture in patients with osteoporosis poses a treatment challenge. Herein, we describe our experience with its treatment using the Ilizarov external ring fixator.