Management of a periprostetic femoral fracture

7th January 26

Hip

This clinical case presents the management of a periprosthetic femoral fracture occurring shortly after hemiarthroplasty in a 68-year-old patient. Based on the initial clinical presentation and imaging findings, how would you approach fracture assessment in this situation?

Vincent Marot

Escaldes, Andorra

Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell

Part one

Clinical presentation

68 year-old female
Walks with a walker because of a hydrocephaly treated 20 years ago
Left bipolar hemiarthrosplasty implanted 2 weeks ago for a Garden 4 neck fracture
Fall while walking