ReviewActa orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica2025
Modified Gritti-Stokes amputation for periprosthetic fracture with irremovable femoral nail: case report and review of an overlooked procedure.
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Abstract
The management of retained orthopedic hardware during amputation procedures presents significant challenges. A case utilizing a modified Gritti-Stokes through-knee amputation to address a periprosthetic fracture with an exposed intramedullary nail (IMN) in a patient with multiple comorbidities is reported. A 47-year-old male with a history of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C virus, and type 2 diabetes mellitus presented with a left femoral periprosthetic supracondylar fracture. The patient had an existing IMN from a previous femoral shaft fracture 20 years prior, along with a left below-knee amputation. Due to the newly occurred periprosthetic fracture and the patient's immunocompromised status, further amputation was deemed necessary. However, removal of the well-integrated IMN posed significant risks. A modified Gritti-Stokes through-knee amputation was performed, adapting the procedure to use the patella as a biological cap to cover the exposed IMN tip. At 4-month follow-up, the patient demonstrated satisfactory wound healing and stable positioning of the patellar cap. The patient achieved ambulation with an above-knee prosthesis and crutch assistance, reporting high satisfaction and no pain or discomfort. This case highlights the versatility of the Gritti-Stokes procedure in addressing complex scenarios involving retained hardware. By utilizing the patella as a biological cover for the exposed IMN, the risks associated with hardware removal was avoided while achieving a stable, well-healed amputation stump. This modification of the Gritti-Stokes technique offers a viable solution for patients with retained IMNs requiring through-knee amputation, particularly in cases where hardware removal is contraindicated or highly risky.
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