Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures.

Kelley, SS · J Am Acad Orthop Surg · 1994

review · Level V

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Abstract

Fracture of the femoral shaft around a hip prosthesis presents the simultaneous problems of prosthetic stability and femoral- fracture management. Treatment options include nonoperative stabilization (traction) and operative stabilization by means of intramedullary fixation, extramedullary fixation, or proximal femoral prosthetic replacement.

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