Why is there a periprosthetic fracture after joint replacement?

  In recent years, with a large number of joint replacement surgeries in hip, knee, shoulder and elbow joints, periprosthetic fractures around artificial joints have become more and more common and are becoming the second most common complication after prosthesis loosening, which seriously affects the patient’s quality of life and joint function if not managed properly. Since most of the patients who receive joint replacement are elderly patients, they suffer from increased pain, dysfunction and even a series of fatal complications (thrombosis, decubitus ulcers, etc.) after fracture. It requires specialized treatment by traumatologists and joint surgeons, as well as the full cooperation of the patient’s family, in order to obtain good results. Patients who have undergone joint replacement should pay attention to avoid trauma, increase muscle strength and coordination, treat osteoporosis, and have regular checkups to avoid the occurrence of such fractures. In order to avoid delaying the disease.