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Periprosthetic Fracture After Total Hip Arthroplasty

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Periprosthetic fractures have become increasingly frequent owing to a growing number of replacements being performed and ageing population. The management of such fractures is challenging and despite the advancement of the implants and surgical technique, these fractures are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The present chapter aims to present various aspects of these fractures such as epidemiology, risk factors, surgical technique with its results and an algorithmic approach.

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Nayak, M., Rambani, R. (2023). Periprosthetic Fracture After Total Hip Arthroplasty. In: Sharma, M. (eds) Hip Arthroplasty. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5517-6_30

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