Management of total hip replacement periprosthetic fractures

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Abstract

♦ Periprosthetic fractures: intraoperative or postoperative femoral or acetabular fractures♦ Third commonest reason for reoperation after THA♦ Vancouver classification Type A, B, and C♦ Three most important factors that determine treatment are:• Site of the fracture• Stability of the implant• Quality of the surrounding bone stock.