An unfavourable outcome after periprosthetic fracture following metal-on-metal surface hip arthroplasty.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of a varus malunited periprosthetic femoral neck fracture following metal-on-metal hip resurfacing operation. Failure to closely observe and poor compliance in the young and active group of patients may contribute to such an unfavourable outcome.
Anatomy
- hip