Abstract
Periprosthetic fractures after total hip arthroplasty can present a difficult challenge to the reconstructive surgeons. Femoral fractures are addressed by the Vancouver classification system. Periprosthetic acetabular fracture treatment is based on adequate bone support to provide component stability.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 119-126 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Seminars in Arthroplasty |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2005 |
Keywords
- Acetabular fracture
- Femoral fracture
- Periprosthetic fracture
- Total hip arthroplasty
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery