SUBCAPITAL STRESS-FRACTURES OF THE HIP COMPLICATING TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

Subcapital stress fracture of the femoral neck may complicate total kn ee replacement particularly if a large deformity has been corrected in a poorly mobile patient. This complication must be suspected ina pati ent presenting with ipsilateral hip pain following a total knee replac ement as prompt diagnosis and internal fixation prior to fracture disp lacement is more likely to allow preservation of the patient's own fem oral head.