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Floating knee

Floating knee

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The term “floating knee” is commonly used for ipsilateral fractures of the femur and tibia. ORIF leads to the best results. Nailing is the best option for diaphyseal fractures, while intra-articular fractures are usually best treated by plate osteosynthesis, to restore joint surface.

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  1. Unità Operativa di Traumatologia, Fondazione Istituto San Raffaele G. Giglio, Cefalù, Italia

    A. Pace, D. Mangano & F. Siragusa

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Pace, A., Mangano, D. & Siragusa, F. Floating knee. LO SCALPELLO 29, 138–146 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11639-015-0121-0

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