Orthopaedics and Trauma
Volume 23, Issue 5 , Pages 350-356, October 2009

(vii) Management of periprosthetic fractures in the lower limb

Panos Makrides Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, UK

Harpal Singh Uppal Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, UK

Steve Krikler Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, UK

Abstract 

The incidence of periprosthetic fractures is rising significantly as more replacement arthroplasties are performed. They are a potentially devastating complication associated with high morbidity and mortality. Their management is a sub-specialty in itself. This article outlines the principles of the management of periprosthetic fractures of the lower limb.

Keywords: bone graft, internal fixation, peri-prosthetic fracture

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PII: S1877-1327(09)00123-7

doi:10.1016/j.mporth.2009.08.013

Orthopaedics and Trauma
Volume 23, Issue 5 , Pages 350-356, October 2009

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