Periprosthetic proximal femoral fractures in cemented and uncemented stems according to Vancouver classification: observation of a new fracture pattern

Periprosthetic proximal femoral fractures in cemented and uncemented stems according to Vancouver classification: observation of a new fracture pattern

Abstract Background Periprosthetic fractures are increasingly encountered in hip arthroplasty. The Vancouver classification system is widely used. Little knowledge exists regarding the association of the Vancouver classification with either cemented or uncemented stems. The aim was to analyse a seri...

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Main Authors: James Karam, Paul Campbell, Shivang Desai, Michael Hunter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Hip
Arthoplasty
Periprosthetic
Fracture
Classification
Pattern
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01619-4

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