Peri-prosthetic fractures of the femoral shaft following primary and revision total hip arthroplasty: the incidence in 1726 cases of primary and 249 cases of revision total hip arthroplasty

This is a review of 1762 cases of primary total hip arthroplasty [THA] and 249 cases of revision THA performed over a 10 year period by 11 general orthopedic surgeons affiliated with the Lebanese University in order to determine the incidence of peri-prosthetic fractures. Peri-prosthetic fractures in this series are discussed according to timing, location, pattern, and cause. In addition, preventive measures and appropriate treatment are discussed