Introduction.

Gagneux, E; Jeunet, L; Vichard, P · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 1995

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

The number of femoral fractures after hip arthroplasty has increased proportionally to the number of hip arthroplasties. Eleven university-orthopaedic centers in eastern France co-operated to review 250 femoral fractures in relation to hip prothesis. This is the largest published review. The aims of this retrospective study were: - an epidemiologic study of the predisposing factors of these fractures, - to define a protocol of therapeutic indications.