THA Complications
An 82-year-old woman with an uncemented THA performed 8 years ago presents after a fall. She has pain and inability to weight bear. X-rays show a spiral fracture at the tip of the femoral stem with component loosening. The bone quality is poor. Regarding periprosthetic femoral fractures after THA:
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The Vancouver classification is the most widely used system for periprosthetic femoral fractures: Ty...
The fracture in this case is best classified as Vancouver B2 or B3 based on the loose stem; B2 fract...
All periprosthetic femoral fractures should be treated with plate fixation alone regardless of stem ...
Vancouver B1 fractures with a well-fixed stem can be treated with open reduction and internal fixati...
Intraoperative assessment of stem stability is critical and may differ from radiographic appearance;...
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