Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift für alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen
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Review Comparative Study
[Treatment of periprosthetic and peri-implant fractures : modern plate osteosynthesis procedures].
Periprosthetic fractures are increasing not only due to the demographic development with high life expectancy, the increase in osteoporosis and increased prosthesis implantation but also due to increased activity of the elderly population. The therapeutic algorithms are manifold but general valid rules for severe fractures are not available. ⋯ It is to be expected that in the mid-term further options, such as cement augmentation of cannulated polyaxial locking screws will extend the portfolio of implants for treatment of periprosthetic fractures. The aim of this review article is to present the new procedures for osteosynthesis of periprosthetic fractures.