Periprosthetic Femoral Fracture in Hip Arthroplasty Using Cemented Stems: Toward a Construct-Level and Time-Dependent Perspective
Periprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF) is an increasingly recognized complication following cemented total hip arthroplasty (THA); it is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality and often occurring several years after implantation. Although polished taper-slip (PTS) stems demonstrate favorable long-term survi...