Functional results and isokinetic muscle strength in patients with Fraser type I floating knee treated with internal fixation.
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DOI: 10.1016/s0020-1383(17)30767-2
Abstract: INTRODUCTION According to Fraser's description, ipsilateral femoral and tibial diaphyseal fractures are characterised as type I floating knee and have a better prognosis than fractures with joint involvement (type II). There are few reports of… read more here.
Keywords: floating knee; type floating; muscle strength; knee ... See more keywords
Acute Femoral Nailing and Ipsilateral Knee Spanning External Fixation: Improved Early Stability for Floating Knee Injuries Involving the Tibial Plateau.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001944
Abstract: Ipsilateral femoral shaft and tibial plateau fractures, termed a "floating knee" are rare and challenging injuries. There is limited literature guiding the operative technique and the outcomes associated with these injuries. The author's preferred technique… read more here.
Keywords: tibial plateau; floating knee; plateau; knee ... See more keywords
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for complex comminuted bone fractures in the Fraser’s type II floating knee: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s40001-022-00649-4
Abstract: Objective Floating knee type IIC, according to Fraser’s classification, is an uncommon severe injury that typically occurs in polytrauma. In such cases, intra-articular fracture and the high degree of comminution and deformity of the mid-distal… read more here.
Keywords: plate osteosynthesis; floating knee; invasive plate; plate ... See more keywords
“Floating Hip” and “Floating Knee” Associated with Hip Dislocation, Sciatic Nerve Palsy, and Patella Fracture
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.21.00642
Abstract: Case: We report a very rare case of simultaneous ipsilateral floating hip and floating knee (SIFHFK) injury with the neck of the femur and patella fracture and hip dislocation associated with sciatic nerve injury in… read more here.
Keywords: floating hip; floating knee; hip; hip floating ... See more keywords