Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code
Arthralgia (2355)
Date of Event
09/02/2024
Type of Reportable Event
Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
During surgery, x-rays showed no bone fractures.Upon inserting the stem, a fracture of the greater trochanter was confirmed.The stem was removed and the fracture was wired.The patient's fragile bone quality was referenced as a contributing factor.