[Two stage prosthesis implantation in simultaneous bilateral femoral neck fracture in an elderly patient. A case report].
The case of a 82 year-old patient with bilateral simultaneous fractures of the femoral neck is reported. The indication for the treatment with two endoprostheses is disputed. A cemented standard stem and--due to intraoperative circulatory problems--a cementless stem were implanted.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012086:Reoperation