Ahmed El-Bakoury1, Hazem Hosny2, Mark Williams3, Jonathan Keenan3, Rathan Yarlagadda3. 1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, UK; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt. 2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK. 3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Periprosthetic fracture following total hip arthroplasty is a significant problem faced by hip surgeons, and its management in elderly patients remains a considerable challenge. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 28 Vancouver B2 and B3 periprosthetic femoral fractures (PFF) treated with revision of the femoral stems by distally locked, hydroxyapatite-coated uncemented stems (Cannulok). Patients were aged 75 years or older at the time of surgery. RESULTS: The mean follow-up was 44.6 months (range, 24-102). The mean postoperative Oxford hip score was 30.1 (range, 10-46). The rate of fracture union was 95.8%, and the survivorship of the stem was 100% at the end of follow-up. CONCLUSION: The management of PFF in elderly is associated with increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. The use of a distally locked, hydroxyapatite-coated femoral stem is a valid option for the treatment of PFF to achieve fracture union with a low rate of revision.
BACKGROUND: Periprosthetic fracture following total hip arthroplasty is a significant problem faced by hip surgeons, and its management in elderly patients remains a considerable challenge. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 28 Vancouver B2 and B3 periprosthetic femoral fractures (PFF) treated with revision of the femoral stems by distally locked, hydroxyapatite-coated uncemented stems (Cannulok). Patients were aged 75 years or older at the time of surgery. RESULTS: The mean follow-up was 44.6 months (range, 24-102). The mean postoperative Oxford hip score was 30.1 (range, 10-46). The rate of fracture union was 95.8%, and the survivorship of the stem was 100% at the end of follow-up. CONCLUSION: The management of PFF in elderly is associated with increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. The use of a distally locked, hydroxyapatite-coated femoral stem is a valid option for the treatment of PFF to achieve fracture union with a low rate of revision.
Authors: Abd-Allah El Ashmawy; Hazem A H Hosny; Ahmed El-Bakoury; Rathan Yarlagadda; Jonathan Keenan Journal: Int Orthop Date: 2021-10-12 Impact factor: 3.075