title: Fracture of the polyethylene acetabular cup in total hip arthroplasties.
abstract: Fracture of the acetabular cup is an uncommon complication in total hip arthroplasties, with only six examples described in the orthopedic literature. A patient is presented to illustrate the plain radiographic findings of acetabular cup fracture and to discuss the possible mechanisms involved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Stuck
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Falahee
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Brandon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
chemical_list: D011095:Polyethylenes