Periprosthetic fractures in total hip arthroplasty.

Van Flandern, Geoffrey J · Orthopedics · 2005

review · Level V

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Abstract

Periprosthetic fractures can be discussed in many formats. In this article, epidemiology, classification, and treatment are divided into the following three categories of periprosthetic fracture: intraoperative fractures detected at the time of surgery; intraoperative fractures undetected at the time of surgery, but detected postoperatively; and postoperative fractures occurring late after the arthroplasty procedure.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy