Intertrochanteric Fracture After Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Managed with a Reconstruction Nail
Periprosthetic fractures after hip resurfacings are rare occurrences that can pose a challenge to orthopaedic surgeons. With hip resurfacings becoming more common, the prevalence of these fractures is likely to increase because these patients are usually younger and more active. We report a case of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2013-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210491713000304 |