The race for the classification of proximal periprosthetic femoral fractures : Vancouver vs Unified Classification System (UCS) - a systematic review

The race for the classification of proximal periprosthetic femoral fractures : Vancouver vs Unified Classification System (UCS) - a systematic review

Abstract Background Periprosthetic femoral fractures (PFFs) represent a major cause for surgical revision after hip arthroplasty with detrimental consequences for patients. The Vancouver classification has been traditionally used since its introduction in 1995. The Unified Classification System (UCS...

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Main Authors: Clemens Schopper, Matthias Luger, Günter Hipmair, Bernhard Schauer, Tobias Gotterbarm, Antonio Klasan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Vancouver classification
UCS
Unified Classification System
Periprosthetic fractures
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05240-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05240-w

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