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BMJ Case Rep. 2013; 2013: bcr2013009922.
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Femoral artery rupture during total hip arthroplasty
Rajeshkumar Kakwani,1 John Duggan,2 and Scott Muller2Hip
Vascular injuries are an uncommon but significant complication of total hip arthroplasty. We present a case of femoral artery rupture through an atherosclerotic plaque during primary total hip arthroplasty and a review of the published literature. The early recognition and prompt treatment of this complication can reduce the mortality and morbidity associated with this injury.
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