The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 17, Issue 4, Supplement 1 , Pages 14-16, June 2002

Management of periprosthetic fractures: The shoulder

From the *Shoulder and Elbow Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and †Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.

Abstract 

The incidence of periprosthetic fracture during or after shoulder arthroplasty is 1% to 3% of all shoulder arthroplasties. The frequency with which this injury occurs may be increasing, however. Contemporary implants have been designed specifically for uncemented use and often have larger proximal bodies. During insertion, attempts are made to achieve a tight, line-line fit. Consequently the risk for periprosthetic fracture may be higher than estimated.

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PII: S0883-5403(02)00006-2

doi:10.1054/arth.2002.32683

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 17, Issue 4, Supplement 1 , Pages 14-16, June 2002

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