Association Between Lithium Use and Periprosthetic Fracture After Total Hip Arthroplasty

Background: Periprosthetic fracture (PPFx) is a devastating complication following total hip arthroplasty (THA), with concern for higher risk in osteoporotic patients. Lithium is associated with higher bone mineral density, and has emerged as a potential low-cost, widely available method for prevent...

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Published in:Arthroplasty Today
Main Authors: Rafa Rahman, MD, MPH, Billy Kim, MD, Benjamin Basseri, MD, Michael Mazzucco, BS, Alexander McLawhorn, MD, MBA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-10-01
Subjects:
Periprosthetic fracture
Osteoporosis
Total hip arthroplasty
Lithium
Bone mineral density
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344125002389

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