title: Periprosthetic proximal femur fractures: current concepts.
abstract: With the increase in demand for total hip and knee arthroplasty, the orthopaedic community has seen a dramatic increase in periprosthetic fractures. Given the high morbidity and mortality associated with these fractures, the orthopaedic surgeon needs to be prepared to deal with this difficult problem. The purpose of this article is to provide the surgeon with an algorithmic approach that allows for easy classification and treatment options for periprosthetic fractures of the proximal femur. Such an approach should prevent the mismanagement of these complications.
authors.affiliation: The Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Department of Orthopaedics, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. parvj@aol.com
authors.forename: Javad
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Parvizi
authors.forename: David N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Vegari
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D057068:Periprosthetic Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D015996:Survival Rate