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Clamshell fracture (CF) constitutes a particularly controversial and underrecognized fracture pattern that, for a long time, was not accounted for in the commonly used classification systems for PPFFs. Recent studies suggest that the incidence and clinical relevance of these injury patterns have been underestimated. Therapeutic options are manifold and depend on various patient-specific factors as well as stem stability. Despite this, the current literature remains limited, and standardized therapeutic approaches are still poorly defined. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of clamshell fractures as a distinct pattern of periprosthetic injuries. 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