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Left hip anteroposterior radiograph on presentation demonstrating failure of the femoral implant at the stem-sleeve junction.
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Radiographic evaluation was consistent with failure of the femoral stem because of fracture (Fig. 1).
Left hip anteroposterior radiograph 6 months after revision left hip arthroplasty with the use of extended trochanteric osteotomy and revision modular femoral stem.
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His course has been uneventful with resolution of pain and full return of function when last seen 6 months postoperatively (Fig. 2).