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Periprosthetic fractures around chronically infected total hip arthroplasties: a case series and pragmatic two-stage treatment framework

Vles GF, Metsemakers WJ, Aerden L, Geurts J, Borens O, Ghijselings S

Journal of bone and joint infection, 2026

Abstract

Three periprosthetic femoral fractures around chronically infected total hip arthroplasties (THAs) were treated according to a pragmatic two-stage treatment framework. Infection control and fracture healing were achieved. This may serve as a reference for surgeons confronted with these complex and technically demanding situations.

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