Modular femoral neck fracture after primary total hip arthroplasty.
The use of modular femoral stems in primary total hip arthroplasty has increased considerably in recent years. These modular components offer the surgeon the ability to independently alter version, offset, and length of the femoral component of a hip arthroplasty. This increases the surgeon's ability to accurately recreate the relevant anatomy but increases the possibilities of corrosion and fracture. Multiple case reports have highlighted fractures of these modular components. We present a case of a fracture of a modular design that has had no previously reported modular neck fractures. The patient was informed that data concerning the case would be submitted, and he consented.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, USA.
Nicholas G
NG
Sotereanos
Timothy J
TJ
Sauber
Todd T
TT
Tupis
D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography