Intertrochanteric femoral fracture after hip resurfacing managed with a reverse distal femoral locking plate: a case report

Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing is a popular procedure for a select group of patients. A variety of surgical approaches are being utilised, each of which may be associated with specific complications. We describe an unusual complication following a Ganz trochanteric osteotomy approach, and the techni...

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Published in:Hip international Vol. 20; no. 4; p. 562
Main Authors: Baxter, Jonathan A, Krkovic, Matija, Prakash, Udai
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01.10.2010
Subjects:
Aged
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip - instrumentation
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip - methods
Bone Plates
Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods
Fracture Healing
Hip Fractures - etiology
Hip Fractures - physiopathology
Hip Fractures - surgery
Hip Joint - physiopathology
Hip Joint - surgery
Humans
Male
Osteoarthritis, Hip - surgery
Osteotomy - adverse effects
Osteotomy - methods
Periprosthetic Fractures - surgery
Postoperative Complications - surgery
Range of Motion, Articular
Reoperation
ISSN:1724-6067, 1724-6067
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Summary:Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing is a popular procedure for a select group of patients. A variety of surgical approaches are being utilised, each of which may be associated with specific complications. We describe an unusual complication following a Ganz trochanteric osteotomy approach, and the technique used to treat the subsequent periprosthetic fracture.
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ISSN:1724-6067
1724-6067
DOI:10.1177/112070001002000425