title: Vancouver type-B2 periprosthetic femoral fracture.
abstract: Effective treatment of a periprosthetic fracture requires a treatment strategy that is based on careful evaluation of the fracture pattern.
authors.affiliation: Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Justin M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Ferrara
authors.forename: Rory D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.forename: Richard L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Uhl
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*