Fracture of the cemented femoral component following hemiarthroplasty in physically active patient: A case report.
BACKGROUND
Fracture of the femoral stem following hip arthroplasty has become very rare since the developments in modern prosthetic designs. Prevention by identifying the risk factors is the best way to overcome these complex problems, as treatment is difficult.


METHODS
Femoral component fracture after cemented hemiarthroplasty in a physically active 64-year-old, male patient is reported in this present article.


CONCLUSIONS
The present case emphasizes the importance of preserving the joint after hip fracture and avoidance of using mono block prosthesis in younger patients. If the patient is physically active, he/she should be advised to limit her/his daily activities to moderate intensity after hemiarthroplasty surgery.
Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. Turkey.
Deniz
D
Cankaya
Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. Turkey.
Burak
B
Yoldas
Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. Turkey.
Serdar
S
Yılmaz
Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. Turkey.
Ali
A
Tecirli
Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. Turkey.
Bulent
B
Ozkurt
hemiarthroplasty; physically active; stem fracture