J Korean Hip Soc.  2011 Sep;23(3):174-183. 10.5371/jkhs.2011.23.3.174.

Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures after Hip Arthroplasty

• Lee JM

• KMID: 2014883
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5371/jkhs.2011.23.3.174

Abstract

Periprosthetic femoral fractures are increasing. In a periprosthetic femoral fracture, treatment is difficult and complications are common. The result of total hip arthroplasty becomes poor. The study sought to determine the cause and risk factors of periprosthetic femoral fracture after total hip arthroplasty, and discusses treatment according to the guidelines of the Vancouver classification.

Keyword

Periprosthetic femoral fracture; Vancouver classification; Total hip arthroplasty

MeSH Terms

Arthroplasty
Femoral Fractures
Hip
Risk Factors