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Interprosthetic fractures and combined fixation techniques were excluded. Primary outcomes were 1\u2009year mortality and postoperative complications. Secondary outcomes included length of stay, discharge destination, and ambulatory status at follow up.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Patients were markedly frail, with a mean age of 82.4\u2009\u00b1\u200910.8\u2009years and mean Charlson Comorbidity Index of 5.6. One year mortality was 16.7% and was associated with older age, higher ASA class, higher Charlson index, impaired pre fracture ambulation, and fracture related infection. Overall complication rate was 29.4%, including 15.7% infections and 13.7% mechanical failures. Open reduction was more frequent in plate fixation and resulted in longer operative times, without increasing complication rates. Median hospital stay was 18\u2009days, 66.3% required discharge to nursing facilities, and only 7.8% regained independent ambulation. Outcomes were worse in patients who developed complications.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Outcomes after internal fixation of femoral periprosthetic knee fractures are driven primarily by patient frailty rather than fixation technique. 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