Open reduction and internal fixation might be a valuable alternative to stem revision in Vancouver B2 periprosthetic femoral fractures, irrespective of the stem’s design

Author(s):  
Andreas Flury ◽  
Julian Hasler ◽  
Geert Pagenstert ◽  
Dimitris Dimitriou ◽  
Naeder Helmy ◽  
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JBJS Reviews ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Haider ◽  
Philip Hanna ◽  
Amin Mohamadi ◽  
Nelson Merchan ◽  
Megan McNichol ◽  
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Arthroplasty ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Taha ◽  
ElZaher Hassan ElZaher ◽  
Ibrahim ElGanzoury ◽  
Mostafa Ashoub ◽  
Amr Khairy

Abstract Purpose The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the treatment of traumatic periprosthetic femoral fractures with open reduction and internal fixation. The outcomes with the use of the surgical techniques were also reported. Methods Between September 2017 and September 2019, 25 patients with traumatic periprosthetic femoral fractures were managed by open reduction and internal fixation in Ain Shams University Hospital, Egypt. The fixation methods were selected based on the surgeon’s preference. Outcomes were assessed using the Harris Hip Score, visual analogue score (VAS) for pain, and EuroQol 5 Dimensions – 5 Level (EQ5D-5L) prior to and after surgery. Patients were regularly followed up for one year. A P value < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results The mean age at surgery was 77 years (range, 51 to 95 years), 64% (n = 16) were females. According to the Vancouver classification, there were 1 type AG, 15 type B1, and 9 type C fractures. Postoperative complications included wound site infection (n = 2) and non-union (n = 1). The mean pre-trauma Harris Hip Score was 77.44 ± 8.63 (range, 65 to 90), and the mean Harris Hip Score collected at the final follow-up was 72.47 ± 8.85 (range, 60 to 86) (P < 0.05). The mean pre-trauma VAS was 2.20 ± 1.21 (range, 0 to 4), and the mean VAS recorded at the final follow-up was 3.00 ± 1.41 (range, 0 to 5) (P < 0.05). According to the EQ5D-DL assessed at the final follow-up, no patient felt that their daily life and activities became more problematic. Conclusion This study provided added validation of the current management of periprosthetic femoral fractures after total hip arthroplasty. Using the proper fixation and implant can achieve a reliable fixation and good functional recovery. Level of evidence IVa


2020 ◽  
Vol 102-B (3) ◽  
pp. 293-300
Author(s):  
Hanlong Zheng ◽  
Hangyu Gu ◽  
Hongyi Shao ◽  
Yong Huang ◽  
Dejin Yang ◽  
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Aims Vancouver type B periprosthetic femoral fractures (PFF) are challenging complications after total hip arthroplasty (THA), and some treatment controversies remain. The objectives of this study were: to evaluate the short-to-mid-term clinical outcomes after treatment of Vancouver type B PFF and to compare postoperative outcome in subgroups according to classifications and treatments; to report the clinical outcomes after conservative treatment; and to identify risk factors for postoperative complications in Vancouver type B PFF. Methods A total of 97 consecutive PPFs (49 males and 48 females) were included with a mean age of 66 years (standard deviation (SD) 14.9). Of these, 86 patients were treated with surgery and 11 were treated conservatively. All living patients had a minimum two-year follow-up. Patient demographics details, fracture healing, functional scores, and complications were assessed. Clinical outcomes between internal fixation and revisions in patients with or without a stable femoral component were compared. Conservatively treated PPFs were evaluated in terms of mortality and healing status. A logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors for complications. Results In surgically treated patients, all fractures united and nine complications were identified. The mean postoperative Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain was 1.5 (SD 1.3), mean Parker Mobility Score (PMS) was 6.5 (SD 2.4), and mean Harris Hip Score (HHS) was 79.4 (SD 16.2). Among type B2 and type B3 fractures, patients treated with internal fixation had significantly lower PMS (p = 0.032) and required a longer time to heal (p = 0.012). In conservatively treated patients, one-year mortality rate was 36.4% (4/11), and two patients ultimately progressed to surgery. Young age (p = 0.039) was found to be the only risk factor for complications. Conclusion The overall clinical outcome among Vancouver type B PFF was satisfactory. However, treatment with internal fixation in type B2 and B3 fractures had a significantly longer time to heal and lower mobility than revision cases. Conservative treatment was associated with high rates of early mortality and, in survivors, nonunion. This probably reflects our selection bias in undertaking surgical intervention. In our whole cohort, younger patient age was a risk factor for postoperative complications in Vancouver type B PFF. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2020;102-B(3):293–300


2009 ◽  
Vol 80 (5) ◽  
pp. 548-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toby W Briant-Evans ◽  
Darmaraja Veeramootoo ◽  
Eleftherios Tsiridis ◽  
Matthew J Hubble

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
pp. 5685
Author(s):  
Kuang-Ting Yeh ◽  
Wen-Tien Wu ◽  
Ru-Ping Lee ◽  
Chen-Chie Wang ◽  
Jen-Hung Wang ◽  
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Knee fractures often require open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) for knee function recovery. More than one fifth of patients with knee fractures subsequently develop posttraumatic arthritis, and over 5% of them need total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We conducted this nationwide retrospective cohort study using the data of 2,000,000 people in the general population who received TKA and were followed up in the 17-year period 2001–2017, through random sampling of the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. We matched the ORIF and non-fracture groups by a propensity score, based on age, sex, index date of surgery, and comorbidities enrolled in CCI calculated at a 1:1 ratio. The average proportion of subjects receiving TKA after ORIF for distal femoral or proximal tibial fractures was 2.0 per 1000 person-years, which was significantly higher than that in the non-fracture group. Patients aged 20–65 years and males represented a significantly higher proportion of subjects receiving TKA after ORIF than that in the non-fracture group. The proportion of subjects receiving TKA for the 20–65-year subgroup of the ORIF group was 4%, and that for the male subgroup was 1.5%; both rates increased over the 17-year follow-up period. More aggressive intraoperative and postoperative adjuvant therapies may be necessary for these subgroups.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
Abhijit Maruti Kadam ◽  
Sujay K Mahadik ◽  
Sagar Rampure ◽  
Rahil B Jiwani

Background: Distal femoral fractures are one of the common type of fractures seen after motor vehicular accidents. The optimal management of these fractures requires open reduction and internal fixation by plates and screws. Various studies have shown that open reduction and internal fixation by plates and screws result in early post-operative knee mobilization which is essential for good union and better functional outcome. Aims and Objective: The current study was conducted to evaluate the results of fracture lower end of femur treated by open reduction and internal fixation using locking compression plate. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective clinical study in which the cases with fracture lower end of femur were included on the basis of a predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Fractures were categorised by Mullers classification. All patients were treated by distal femoral locking compression plates and screws. The cases were followed up for radiological union and functional outcome (Neer’s scoring). The statistical analysis was done using SSPS 21.0 software. P value less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Results: Out of the 20 studied cases there were 13 (65%) males and 7 (35%) females with a M:F ratio of 1:0.53. Road traffic accidents were the most common cause (75%) of distal femoral fractures. The most common type of fracture seen in studied cases was found to be Mullers C2 type of fracture (45%) followed by Mullers C3 (20%) and Mullers C1 (15%). All patients were treated by open reduction and internal fixation. Mean Injury to surgery interval was found to be 4.25 days in studied cases. Postoperatively desirable knee flexion (1100) was achieved in 10 (50%) cases whereas in 8 patients 910-1090knee flexion was achieved. In 2 (10%) patients less than 900 knee flexion could be achieved. The functional outcome (as assessed by Neer’s score) showed that Good and fair results were seen in 13 (65 %) and 6 (30 %) patients. Poor functional outcome was seen in only 1 (5 %) patient. Conclusion: Locking compression plate is found to have good results in patients with traumatic distal femoral fractures in terms of early mobilization and functional outcome. Particularly in intra-articular fractures it provides good angular stability by its triangular reconstruction principle.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arkadi Isakov ◽  
Arnold Shtein ◽  
Sholmo Kyzer

Abstract Air may extend to the retroperitoneal space from retroperitoneal perforation of a hollow viscus, infection of the anterior pararenal space with gas-forming organisms and from pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum [1]. Rare pathologies, such as open reduction and internal fixation of femoral fractures and anaerobic abscess of the hip joint have also been described in relation to this complication [1,2]. A rare case of pneumoretroperitoneum caused by insufflation of air during an attempt to achieve epidural anesthesia is described.


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