It was reported that a patient had an initial left medial unicondylar knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient reported persistent pain and first presented with microinstability within the joint.Nearly 7 years postop, the patient presented to the emergency department where a fractured femoral component was identified on x-ray.The patient underwent a revision surgery; during which, the fractured femoral component was confirmed.All initial implants were replaced with total knee arthroplasty components without complication.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
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