International orthopaedics
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The aim of this study was to determine the outcome of surgically-treated periprosthetic femoral fractures with an orthogonal double plate system. ⋯ Based on a small number of cases, we were able to show for the first time that the use of orthogonal double plating is not associated with an increased rate of complications in patients with periprosthetic femoral fractures and stable components. Moreover, orthogonal double plating can be used successfully as a salvage procedure. At the time of follow up, seven out of ten patients were mobile. More cases must be investigated to validate our findings.