Bilateral multiple periprosthetic hip fractures and joint dislocations secondary to general convulsive seizures

Bilateral multiple periprosthetic hip fractures and joint dislocations secondary to general convulsive seizures

Abstract Background During a seizure, there is a powerful and forceful contraction of muscles which may lead to fractures or joint dislocations. However, multiple periprosthetic hip fractures and joint dislocations secondary to seizures have not been reported. Case presentation A 49-year-old male de...

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Main Authors: Qingyu Zhang, Fuqiang Gao, Wei Sun, Zirong Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Seizure
Total hip arthroplasty
Periprosthetic joint fracture
Dislocation
Reconstruction
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04557-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04557-2

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