Table 2.
Details of reoperations for the WBAT (n = 6) and RWB (n = 2) groups
| Age (years) | Sex | Fracture features | Construct | Reduction | MoF | Cause | Mx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBAT | |||||||
| 68 | Female |
Su III Medial comminution |
LLP 13 hole; 5 proximal screws |
Extended | Refracture | New fracture at proximal plate tip | DFR |
| 87 | Female | Su II |
LLP 8 hole; cables; 4 proximal screws |
Anatomic | NU and plate fracture | Excessive soft tissue stripping | Refix (IMN) |
| 75 | Female |
Su III Medial comminution |
LLP 13 hole; 4 proximal screws |
Golf-club deformity | Early fixation failure | Coronal plane malreduction, medial comminution | DFR |
| 79 | Female | Su I |
LLP 8 hole; 3 proximal screws |
Anatomic | Early fixation failure | Inadequate fixation | Refix (LLP) |
| 83 | Female |
Su II Medial comminution |
LLP and cables | Slight varus | NU and plate fracture | Medial comminution | Refix (dual plating) |
| 86 | Female | Su II |
LLP 8 hole; 4 proximal screws |
Extended | Infection | Deep infection, tibial collapse | Revision TKA (Total Stabiliser) |
| RWB | |||||||
| 71 | Female |
Su III Interprosthetic Medial comminution |
LLP 13 hole; lag screws; 6 proximal screws |
Golf club, varus | NU and Plate fracture |
Coronal plane malreduction Mixed modes of fixation |
DFR |
| 75 | Female | Su II |
LLP 13 hole; lag screws; 5 proximal screws |
Anatomic | NU and plate fracture | Mixed modes of fixation | Refix (dual plating) |
0 - Full mobility
1 - Walking with assistance
2 - Walking with assistance for short periods only
3 - Walking with assistance for ADLs/appointments onl
4 - Confined to wheelchair
5 - Bedridden