##  [Periprosthetic Fracture](/index.php/periprosthetic-fracture) 

  ##  [Periprosthetic Fracture](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/periprosthetic-fracture-0) 

  

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Definition

A bone fracture occurring adjacent to an orthopedic implant or prosthesis that either compromises implant fixation or is influenced by the presence, design, or fixation method of the implant; periprosthetic fractures include intraoperative and postoperative events and are classified by location relative to the implant and implant stability.