The biomechanical analysis of three plating fixation systems for periprosthetic femoral fracture near the tip of a total hip arthroplasty

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A variety of techniques are available for fixation of femoral shaft fractures following total hip arthroplasty. The optimal surgical repair method still remains a point of controversy in the literature. However, few studies have quan...

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Main Authors: Waddell James P, Nousiainen Markku T, Zdero Rad, Lever James P, Schemitsch Emil H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/45