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Undetected Intraoperative Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures in Patients Undergoing Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Case Series and Literature Review.

Yu-Bo LiuChao LiZheng CaoXin WangJiaxin WenHangyu PingXiangpeng KongWei Chai
Published in: Orthopaedic surgery (2023)
An undetected IPFF is most likely in femurs fitted with a prosthesis of an inappropriate size or type. Anatomical stems will most likely cause unstable fractures; thus, it is recommended to use them with caution and note the possibility of medial distal femoral fracture. Improper modular stem type or size selection results in longitudinal fractures of the distal femur, and prophylactic cerclage wire binding is recommended in dysplastic hips. Incorrect use of tapered stems in well-ossified femurs may cause distal femoral fractures involving the medial or lateral bone cortex. Intraoperative fluoroscopy after implantation may help detect hidden fractures.
Keyphrases
  • patients undergoing
  • total hip arthroplasty
  • minimally invasive
  • case report
  • cross sectional
  • total knee arthroplasty
  • binding protein
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