Pawel Legosz1, Anna E Platek2,3, Anna Rys-Czaporowska2, Filip M Szymanski2, Pawel Maldyk1. 1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland. 2. 1st Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland. 3. Department of General & Experimental Pathology with Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology (CEPT), Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Periprosthetic femur fractures are one of the most severe complications of total hip arthroplasty. METHODS: The aim of this study was to assess outcomes of periprosthetic femur fractures based on the Vancouver classifications of fractures. RESULTS: Sixty-four patients were enrolled into the study. Type B1 fractures were the most common - 33 cases. In comparison to patients with type B3 fracture, patients with type B1 fracture significantly less often experienced postoperative pain. CONCLUSION: Study shown that in the context of both objective outcomes of the operation and patient satisfaction, the most unfavourable prognosis is after type B3.
OBJECTIVE: Periprosthetic femur fractures are one of the most severe complications of total hip arthroplasty. METHODS: The aim of this study was to assess outcomes of periprosthetic femur fractures based on the Vancouver classifications of fractures. RESULTS: Sixty-four patients were enrolled into the study. Type B1 fractures were the most common - 33 cases. In comparison to patients with type B3 fracture, patients with type B1 fracture significantly less often experienced postoperative pain. CONCLUSION: Study shown that in the context of both objective outcomes of the operation and patient satisfaction, the most unfavourable prognosis is after type B3.
Authors: Javad Parvizi; Venkat R Rapuri; James J Purtill; Peter F Sharkey; Richard H Rothman; William J Hozack Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Am Date: 2004 Impact factor: 5.284