In 2018 (exact date not provided), a patient received a total knee prosthesis in a previously infected knee.In 2019 (exact date not provided), a fungal infection developed and was treated with a spacer.In (b)(6) 2019 (exact day not provided), the patient was implanted with a sleeve and with continued anti fungals for suppression.After 7 months, the patient presented with increased pain.The knee was aspirated and appeared to have metal wear and x-rays showed an anterior femur fracture while the femoral component had translated anterior.In (b)(6), 2022 (exact day not provided), the femoral component was explanted and observed to be loose at the junction box rails.An above knee amputation was ultimately performed.
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