Periprosthetic femoral fractures

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 May 2015 English Publisher:MedknowJournal:Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery, volume 2, pages 90-93 (issn: 2214-9635,

Authors: Manoj Sood; Dan Arvinte;

doi: 10.1016/j.jajs.2015.06.006

Periprosthetic femoral fractures

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Abstract This article describes the case of a patient with a periprosthetic femoral fracture. The risk factors and possible reasons for the increasing incidence of this type of fracture in current orthopaedic practice are discussed. A classification is presented and the correct approach to management, with direct application to the case described, is presented.

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Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
United Kingdom

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