Periprosthetic fractures of the proximal femur are a serious problem in hip arthroplasty. The reported incidence is 3.5% 20 years after initial implantation and increases with the incidence of joint replacements. Intraoperative fractures are often associated with uncemented stems. More commonly, fra

Fractures of the distal radius are among the most common fractures in the elderly. People between the ages of 50 and 75 are currently defined as the elderly. The incidence of distal radius fractures increases year by year as the range of motion in older adults increases.

The meniscus is a meniscus-shaped fibrocartilage with a triangular cross-section located between the tibial condyle and the plateau, which significantly improves femoro-tibial joint consistency and plays an important role in knee joint dynamics.The meniscus is a meniscus-shaped fibrocartilage with a

Removal of intramedullary nails is a routine procedure, as each manufacturer provides appropriate removal tools. However, the actual need to remove the complete intramedullary nail is rare. Once the intramedullary nail ruptures, the situation becomes especially tricky.

Often, the intramedullary nail may need to be removed before a nonunion requires revision surgery. However, once the fracture has healed, the removal of the intramedullary nail has become controversial.