Periprosthetic fractures: bespoke solutions.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 11. OTA Int. 2023 Mar 28;6(1 Suppl):e246. doi: 10.1097/OI9.0000000000000246. eCollection 2023 Mar. Periprosthetic fracture management of the proximal femur. Padilla-Rojas LG(1), Garín-Zertuche DE(2), López-Almejo L(3), Garabano G(4), Pesciallo CÁ(4), Leal JA(5)(6), Pinzón A(5)(7)(8), Giordano V(9)(10), Esteves-Pires R(11). Author information: (1)Mexican Federation of Orthopaedic and Traumatology A. C. FEMECOT International Committee, Metropolitana de Occidente University, Puerta de Hierro Andares Hospital, Zapopan, Jal. México. (2)Mexican Federation of Orthopaedic and Traumatology A. C. FEMECOT President, Autónoma de Baja California University, Angeles Hospital, Tijuana, BCN, México. (3)Mexican Federation of Orthopaedic and Traumatology A.C. FEMECOT Past President, Autónoma de Coahuila University, Star Medica Hospital, Aguascalientes, Ags. México. (4)Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Británico Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (5)Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Universitario de la Samaritana Hospital, Bogotá, Colombia. (6)Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario Mayor, Corporación Méderi, Bogotá, Colombia. (7)Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Universitario de San Ignacio Hospital, Bogotá, Colombia. (8)Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Universitario Clínica San Rafael Hospital, Bogotá, Colombia. (9)Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia Prof. Nova Monteiro, Municipal Miguel Couto, Rio de Janeiro Hospital, RJ, Brazil. (10)Ortopedia, Clínica São Vicente, Rede D'or São Luiz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; and. (11)Departamento do Aparelho Locomotor, Federal de Minas Gerais University(UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. The most common periprosthetic fractures occur around the hip. The most widely used classification is the Vancouver classification, and management requires careful planning and skill in both arthroplasty and fracture surgery. This article presents an overview of the diagnosis, classification, and management of periprosthetic fractures of the proximal femur. This work represents a summary review from Latin American Society Members of the International Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Copyright © 2023 The Authors. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. DOI: 10.1097/OI9.0000000000000246 PMCID: PMC10064640