Internal fixation of trochanteric fractures of the hip after surface replacement

ManuscriptResurfacing arthroplasty as an alternative to total hip arthro-plasty is a routine method of treatment for a select group ofpatients with hip arthritis and the complications associated withthis procedure are well described. Fractures of the neck of femurcan usually be attributed to technical aspects of the surgicaltechnique but even in experienced hands may occur in 0.5–2.1% ofcases.