Dr. Brinker has performed more than 1,000 Ilizarov surgeries

Dr. Brinker has treated more than 1,200 fracture nonunions

Dr. Brinker has corrected more than 400 skeletal deformities

Dr. Brinker has treated more than 250 cases with bone infection

Periprosthetic Fractures/Non Unions

About Periprosthetic Fractures/Nonunions

With the aging population, more and more individuals are undergoing joint replacement surgery.  The increase in joint replacement procedures has been accompanied by a greater number of patients with a fracture of the bone surrounding the prosthetic joint implant. These Periprosthetic Fractures are particularly challenging because the metal prosthesis is anchored within the central canal of the bone, making fracture fixation with customary plates and screws or rods extremely difficult. An even more challenging situation exists with a Periprosthetic Nonunion in which the bone has been broken for months and refuses to heal. 

Periprosthetic Fracture/Nonunion Treatment Options

A variety of special techniques are available to treat Periprosthetic Fractures and Nonunions including internal and external fixation. These cases often require patient specific or even custom-constructed fixation devices. With proper treatment, even the most difficult Periprosthetic injuries can be cured and the patient’s quality of life can be substantially improved or returned to normal. Because of the complex nature of this area of orthopedics, choosing a surgeon with vast experience is paramount.

Periprosthetic Fractures/ Non Unions Treated by Dr. Brinker*

Anatomic Location

Number of Surgical Cases

 

 Femur

 48

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 Tibia

 14

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*This chart does not represent all of Dr. Brinker's Cases.

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