Periprosthetic fractures of the tibial shaft following long-stemmed total knee arthroplasty: A case report.

Background: Periprosthetic fractures of the tibia are uncommon complications after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Therefore, there is still clinical debate regarding the appropriate treatment method. This study presents the case of a patient with two successive periprosthetic fractures of the tibial shaft treated with revision TKA (rTKA) and intramedullary fixation.