Periprosthetic Fractures

  • Seyed Behrooz Mostofi
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Abstract

Type I: Fractures occurring proximal to the tip of the humeral prosthesis. Type II: Fractures occurring in the proximal portion of the humerus with distal extension beyond the tip of the humeral prosthesis

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Seyed Behrooz Mostofi
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  1. 1.Consultant Orthopaedic SurgeonKent and Canterbury HospitalCanterbury KentUK

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