Presentation
A fall resulted in an injury to the left hip. The patient is unable to bear weight on the affected hip and is experiencing severe pain. There is a question of whether a fracture has occurred.
Patient Data
Age: 85 years
Gender: Male
Periprosthetic fracture
From the case:
Hip resurfacing arthroplasty with periprosthetic fracture
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Bilateral hip resurfacing arthroplasties.
Periprosthetic fracture of the left neck of femur, with minimal anterior angulation on the lateral projection.
Case Discussion
Periprosthetic fracture is a described complication of hip arthroplasty.
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