Femoral neck fractures complicating metal-on-metal resurfaced hips: a report of 2 cases.
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Abstract
Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty is increasingly popular for younger patients with advanced hip disease. Intra-operative or immediate postoperative femoral neck fracture after metal-on-metal hip resurfacing is a well-described technical complication, ranging from 0% to 1.5%. We report 2 cases of late femoral neck fracture occurring 8 and 15 months following the index operation, with a review of the literature. We recommend that patient selection should be of prime importance before embarking on metal-on-metal surface hip replacement to avoid such complications.
Medical subject headings
- Accidental Falls
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Femoral Neck Fractures
- Hip Prosthesis
- Postoperative Complications
Anatomy
- femur
- hip