Challenging the myth: comparing early complications of native and periprosthetic distal femur fractures. The role of implant stability

This study directly compares periprosthetic distal femur fractures stratified by implant stability to native distal femur fractures. The findings challenge the perception that periprosthetic fractures are universally more difficult to treat. Periprosthetic fractures achieve results comparable to native fractures. The increased complexity of Lewis-Rorabeck Type III fractures is reflected in prolonged time to surgery and an increased need for revision surgery.