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Fracture around the stem with an unstable implant and poor bone stock

Traction and bed rest

Main indications

Diaphyseal fixation using long tapered stem + cerclage

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Revision arthroplasty with ORIF

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Proximal femoral replacement + cerclage

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Total Femur Replacement

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Resection arthroplasty

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