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Background: Periprosthetic femoral fractures with well-fixed femoral components can be difficult to manage and internal fixation is usually necessary. This study was designed to determine the effect of cable plate, strut allograft and combined plate and strut allograft fixations of periprosthetic femoral fractures.Methods: A transverse fracture at the level of the tip of the femoral stem was simulated...