Ninan, T. M., Costa, Matthew L. and Krikler, S. J. (2007) Classification of femoral periprosthetic fractures. Injury, Vol.38 (No.6). pp. 661-668. doi:10.1016/j.injury.2007.02.053 ISSN 0020-1383.

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Abstract

Classification systems for fractures of the femur with a prosthetic hip in situ are diverse and complex. Most of them are based on the site of the fracture, which is not the most important differentiating factor in treatment planning. The Coventry classification system groups the periprosthetic fractures into 'happy hips' and 'unhappy hips' based on whether or not the stem is loose. In 'happy' hips, treatment only needs to address the fracture itself, unless the fixation has been compromised by the fracture. In the 'unhappy hips', revision of the prosthesis is recommended. (C) 2007 Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine R Medicine > RD Surgery
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Clinical Trials Unit
Journal or Publication Title:	Injury
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	0020-1383
Official Date:	June 2007
Dates:	Date Event June 2007 Published
Volume:	Vol.38
Number:	No.6
Number of Pages:	8
Page Range:	pp. 661-668
DOI:	10.1016/j.injury.2007.02.053
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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