Computed tomography for managing periprosthetic femoral fractures. A retrospective analysis

Computed tomography for managing periprosthetic femoral fractures. A retrospective analysis

Abstract Background Periprosthetic fractures (PPF) present a common cause for revision surgery after arthroplasty. The choice of performing either an osteosynthesis or revision arthroplasty depends on the orthopedic implant anchored and loosening. Standard diagnostics include x-ray imaging. CT is us...

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Main Authors: Markus Rupp, Stefanie Kern, Abdullah Ismat, Thaqif El Khassawna, Gero Knapp, Gabor Szalay, Christian Heiss, Christoph Biehl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Computed tomography
Periprosthetic fracture
Femur
Arthroplasty
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2632-y

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