Implant modularity within revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) offers multiple implant configurations and allows surgeons a high intraoperative flexibility to restore functionality to the patients joint, even in complex revision cases. However, a rare but devastating complication for patients, clinicians and manufacturers presenting a breakage of the taper junction between the distal stem and the proximal implant part. Aside from implant and patient specific risk factors, corrosion and …