Intraoperative periprosthetic femoral fractures at total hip arthroplasty. Review of classifications and treatment techniques

Abstract

The review covers the problem of intraoperative periprosthetic femoral fractures at total hip arthroplasty including the causes, classification and treatment techniques. This complication may occur at any step of the intervention, may differ by localization and pattern. All these will determine the preferable surgical treatment technique.