title: Femoral artery rupture during total hip arthroplasty.
abstract: Vascular injuries are an uncommon but significant complication of total hip arthroplasty. We present a case of femoral artery rupture through an atherosclerotic plaque during primary total hip arthroplasty and a review of the published literature. The early recognition and prompt treatment of this complication can reduce the mortality and morbidity associated with this injury.
authors.affiliation: Northumbria Healthcare, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. rajeshkakwani@gmail.com
authors.forename: Rajeshkumar
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kakwani
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Duggan
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Muller
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture
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