Segmental fracture of the femoral stem of a low-friction arthroplasty. A case report.
Fracture of the femoral stem of a cemented hip arthroplasty is a well documented complication. However, double or segmental fracture is extremely rare, with only one other case appearing in the literature. The authors report a second case and discuss its etiology. They stress the importance of prolonged careful review of patients following total hip arthroplasty in order to obviate complications.
Rae
P J
PJ
Centre for Hip Surgery, Wrightington Hospital, Near Wigan, Lancashire, England.
Hardinge
K
K
D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography