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Review Question - QID 217337

TKA Periprosthetic Fracture Distal Femur Periprosthetic Fractures Treatment QID: 217337 (OBQ21.18)
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QID 217337 (Type "217337" in App Search)
An otherwise healthy 83-year-old male presents to the ED for evaluation after a ground-level fall. He underwent right total knee arthroplasty five years ago utilizing a cruciate-retaining femoral component. In the ED, he's found to have a periprosthetic distal femur fracture with medial and lateral cortical comminution. The treating surgeon elects to utilize both a lateral locking plate and a retrograde intramedullary nail for fixation. Which of the following is true of this technique compared to dual plating?
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