A Review of Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures Associated With Total Hip Arthroplasty
Periprosthetic fractures of the femur in association with total hip arthroplasty are increasingly common and often difficult to treat. Patients with periprosthetic fractures are typically elderly and frail and have osteoporosis. No clear consensus exists regarding the optimal management strategy bec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2012-09-01
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| Series: | Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458512462870 |