Hip Revision Arthroplasty of Periprosthetic Fractures Vancouver B2 and B3 with a Modular Revision Stem: Short-Term Results and Review of Literature

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Janine Schreiner ◽  
Christoph Steidle ◽  
Florian Schmidutz ◽  
Christoph Gonser ◽  
Philipp Hemmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Healing ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Periprosthetic Fractures ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Consecutive Series ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Transfemoral Approach ◽  
Hip Revision ◽  
Revision Stem ◽  
Modular Revision Stem

Abstract Background Periprosthetic fractures Vancouver type B2/B3 after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a challenging entity with increasing numbers. Limited data are available for this type of fracture treated with modular stems. Therefore, this study evaluated the outcome of Vancouver type B2/B3 fractures treated with a modular hip revision stem using a subproximal/distal anchorage and compared it to the current literature. Materials and Methods A consecutive series of periprosthetic Vancouver type B2/B3 fractures treated with a modular revision stem was retrospectively (2013 – 2016) evaluated. Assessment included the clinical (HHS, pain, ROM) as well as the radiological outcome (subsidence, loosening, facture healing). In adddition, the surgical technique is described in detail and results are compared with the current literature. Results A total of 18 patients (female/male 12/6) with Vancouver B2/B3 (n = 12/6) fractures with a mean age of 75.5 (60 – 89) years were included. The revision stem was inserted via a modified transgluteal approach (n = 16) or classical transfemoral approach (n = 2). The mean follow-up was 18.5 months, with a mean Harris Hip Score of 72.5 ± 18.7 (35.0 – 99.0) points. The fracture healing rate was 94.4% (n = 17) with osseous integration according to Engh in all cases. Dislocations of the greater trochanter were recorded in seven patients (38.9%). According to Beals and Towers, all results were rated excellent or good. No implant-related failure or relevant subsidence during this time was observed. Major complications were observed in five patients with two periprosthetic joint infections and two cases of major revision surgery. Conclusion This study assessing Vancouver B2/3 fractures shows reproducible, good, short-term results in terms of subsidence and clinical functional outcome by the use of a modular revision stem. The transfemoral approach together with the modular stem allows for a stable fixation and good fracture healing. However, our data and review of the literature also documents the difficulties and higher complication rate associated with Vancouver B2/3 fractures.

scholarly journals Occult periprosthetic fractures of the acetabulum in THA using an elliptic cup design have no adverse impact on outcome

2021 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-304
Author(s):  
Thomas Vincent Häller ◽  
Claudio Dora ◽  
Pascal Schenk ◽  
Patrick Oliver Zingg
Keyword(s):  
Periprosthetic Fracture ◽  
Periprosthetic Fractures ◽  
Ct Scans ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Fracture Group ◽  
Short Term Outcome ◽  
Occult Fractures ◽  
Fracture Of The Acetabulum

Occult periprosthetic fractures have been defined as a fracture only visible on postoperative CT scans but not on postoperative plain radiography after an uneventful surgery without intraoperative fracture. The fracture rate for hemispherical and peripheral self-locking cups has been described as 8.4%. We retrospectively analyzed postoperative CT scans after primary THA to clear the question whether such occult periprosthetic fractures of the acetabulum require particular treatment strategy. Between 2014 and 2018 we identified 115 CT scans of 114 patients after primary cementless THA with elliptical cups using a direct anterior approach. The CT scans were obtained as part of other investigations. Localization of the fracture, patients demographics, clinical (WOMAC, Harris Hip Score) and radiological outcome were analyzed. Fracture and non-Fracture group were compared with regard to demographics and short-term outcome after 1 year. Four occult fractures (3.5%) were identified. Three fractures involved the posterior wall. All patients had an uneventful routine postoperative rehabilitation. Patients with occult fractures showed similar post- operative HHS and WOMAC scores at 3 (HHS p = 0.576, WOMAC p = 0.128) and 12 (HHS p = 0.479, WOMAC p = 0.588) months. There were no cup loosening nor radiolucent lines at latest follow-up (mean FU 22 months, range 12-34 months). Clinical and radiological short-term outcome was not impaired by the occurrence of an occult periprosthetic fracture of the acetabulum. The incidental detection of an occult periprosthetic fracture of the acetabulum does not seem to oblige the surgeon to adapt the postoperative regime.

Major Acetabular Defects Treated with the Burch-Schneider Antiprotrusion Cage and Impaction Bone Allograft in a Large Series: A 5- to 7- Year Follow-up Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 585-590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Axel Marx ◽  
Alexander Beier ◽  
Anne Richter ◽  
Christoph H. Lohmann ◽  
Andreas M. Halder
Keyword(s):  
Joint Infection ◽  
Revision Arthroplasty ◽  
Bone Allograft ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Consecutive Series ◽  
Hip Revision ◽  
Acetabular Bone ◽  
Acetabular Bone Defects

Introduction Major bone defects are the greatest challenge in hip revision arthroplasty. Methods In a prospective, consecutive nonrandomised study we followed up 74 patients with Type III (AAOS) acetabular bone defects who underwent revision hip arthroplasty with bone grafting and implantation of a Burch-Schneider anti-protrusion cage (APC). The patients were examined pre- and postoperatively according to a standardised clinical and radiological protocol. No patient was lost to follow-up. Results 9 patients died before follow-up. In 9 other patients the APC was revised within the follow-up period. In 4 of these patients the revision was necessary because of aseptic loosening. In the remaining 5 cases joint infection, recurrent dislocation and 1 trauma were the reasons for revision. 56 patients were included in the statistical analysis. In the follow-up group the mean Harris Hip Score increased from 39.9 preoperatively to 73.2. 85% of the patients assessed their operation result as good or excellent. Conclusions In a large consecutive series the Burch-Schneider anti-protrusion cage proved to be a valuable option in the treatment of major acetabular bone defects in hip revision surgery.

Outcomes of Vancouver B2 and B3 periprosthetic femoral fractures after total hip arthroplasty in elderly patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús Moreta ◽  
Iker Uriarte ◽  
Amaia Ormaza ◽  
Javier Mosquera ◽  
Kattalin Iza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Fracture Healing ◽  
Femoral Fractures ◽  
Functional Results ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Periprosthetic Fractures ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: The objective was to evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes of Vancouver B2 and B3 periprosthetic femoral fractures in patients older than 65 years treated at our institution from 2000 to 2014. We compared the most common methods of fixation: a modular tapered rectangular titanium stem versus a monoblock tapered stem. Methods: A retrospective review was performed with a minimum follow-up time of 2 years. Patient mobility in the period prior to the fracture and after fracture healing and functional results was assessed according to the Harris Hip Score. Results: A total of 43 Vancouver B2 and B3 periprosthetic fractures fulfilled the inclusion criteria (31 type B2 and 13 type B3). The mean age was 78 years old (66–88 years). The mean follow-up time was 5 years (range 2–12 years). A Wagner stem was used in 19 patients and a modular rectangular stem was implanted in 24 patients. Although fracture union was achieved in 93% of the cases, the mean Harris Hip Score was 73 (34–87) and 41.9% of the patients did not return to their previous ambulatory levels ( p = 0.0049). Dislocation was the most common complication (16.3%). We have found association ( p = 0.07) between subsidence with a mean of 4.14 mm and dislocation. No difference was observed between B2 and B3 fractures or between modular and monoblock stems. Discussion: Although we reported good results of fracture healing, there were functional impairment and a high rate of complications, especially dislocation, in Vancouver B2 and B3 periprosthetic fractures in elderly patients.

scholarly journals Benefit of lag screw placement by a single- or two-screw nailing system in elderly patients with AO/OTA 31-A2 trochanteric fractures

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 030006052110037
Author(s):  
Fulong Zhao ◽  
Lijuan Guo ◽  
Xuefei Wang ◽  
Yakui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Fracture Healing ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Intraoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Trochanteric Fractures ◽  
Surgical Time ◽  
Gamma3 Nail ◽  
Intertan Nail

Objective To retrospectively analyze the clinical outcomes of two intramedullary fixation devices, the INTERTAN nail and Gamma3 nail, for treatment of AO/OTA 31-A2 trochanteric fractures in elderly patients. Methods In total, 165 elderly patients underwent treatment for AO/OTA 31-A2 trochanteric fractures in our hospital from June 2017 to June 2018 (INTERTAN group, n = 79; Gamma3 group, n = 86). All patients underwent radiological and clinical investigations and were followed up for an average of 12 months. Age, sex, fracture type, surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, fracture healing time, and complications were compared between the two groups. Results The surgical time was significantly shorter and the intraoperative blood loss volume was significantly lower in the Gamma3 than INTERTAN group (58.2 ± 2.5 vs. 81.7 ± 14.2 minutes and 170 ± 29 vs. 220 ± 16 mL, respectively). However, there were no significant differences in the reduction quality, hospital stay, fracture healing time, Harris hip score, postoperative complications, or 1-year postoperative mortality. Conclusion Both INTERTAN and Gamma3 nails may be effective for surgical treatment of AO/OTA 31-A2 trochanteric fractures in elderly patients. However, the Gamma3 nail was superior to the INTERTAN nail in terms of surgical time and intraoperative blood loss.

scholarly journals Union rates and functional outcome of double plating of the femur: systematic review of the literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. F. Lodde ◽  
M. J. Raschke ◽  
J. Stolberg-Stolberg ◽  
J. Everding ◽  
S. Rosslenbroich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Fracture Healing ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Femoral Fractures ◽  
Periprosthetic Fractures ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Distal Femoral Fractures ◽  
Femur Fractures ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Double Plating

Abstract Background The optimal treatment strategy for the surgical management of femur fractures and non-unions remains unknown. The aim of this study is to assess union rates, complications and outcome after femoral double plating. Treatment of shaft, distal, periprosthetic fractures and pathological proximal femur fractures as well as femoral non-unions with double plating were evaluated. Methods A systematic review according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement was conducted. Published literature reporting on the treatment and clinical outcome of femoral fractures and non-unions with double plating was identified. In total, 24 studies with 436 cases of double plating, 64 cases of single plating, 84 cases of intramedullary nailing (IM), and 1 interfragmentary screw treatment met the inclusion criteria of this systematic review. The evaluated literature was published between 1991 and 2020. Results Double plating of femoral fractures achieved high healing rates and few complications were reported. It displayed significantly less intraoperative haemorrhage, shorter surgery time reduced risk of malunion in polytraumatised patients when compared to IM. Fracture healing rate of double-plating distal femoral fractures was 88.0%. However, there were no significant differences regarding fracture healing, complication or functional outcome when compared to single plating. Treatment of periprosthetic fractures with double plating displayed high healing rates (88.5%). Double plating of non-unions achieved excellent osseous union rates (98.5%). Conclusions The literature provides evidence for superior outcomes when using double plating in distal femoral fractures, periprosthetic fractures and femoral non-unions. Some evidence suggests that the use of double plating of femoral fractures in polytraumatised patients may be beneficial over other types of fracture fixation. Level of evidence IV.

Short-Term Treatment with COX-2 Inhibitors Does Not Impair Fracture Healing.

2010 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 257-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stein Erik Utvåg ◽  
Ole Martin Fuskevåg ◽  
Hamid Shegarfi ◽  
Olav Reikerås
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Healing ◽  
Term Treatment ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Short Term Treatment ◽  
Cox 2 ◽  
Cox 2 Inhibitors

scholarly journals Endoscopic vein harvesting Impact of learning curve on results and rehabilitation

2005 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Piccardo ◽  
Luigi Martinelli ◽  
Giancarlo Passerone
Keyword(s):  
Learning Curve ◽  
Left Internal Mammary Artery ◽  
Consecutive Series ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Mean Velocity ◽  
Reliable Technique ◽  
Endoscopic Vein Harvesting ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Vein Harvesting

Background: The tendency of modern surgery is towards the reduction of invasiveness. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of the learning curve, the reliability, the short term results and the advantages in terms of rapid rehabilitation of endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) in a consecutive series of 20 patients operated on of aorto-coronary bypass surgery. Methods: Between February and June 2005, 20 patients between 61 e 82 years of age underwent EVH with the use of Vasoview® 5 (Guidant Corporation, Indianapolis, USA). To evaluate the impact of learning curve on the total operative time, patients were divided in 4 chronologically consecutive groups (G1, G2, G3, G4). Intraoperative characteristics and short term results were evaluated. Results: The mean velocity and the mean time of harvesting in G4 were 0,68 cm/min and 45 min. respectively, similar to the time required for a scheletonized left internal mammary artery harvesting. In the first 5 patients 2 conversions were required, one of them related to the EVH technique. No bleeding, functional impairment or infective complications are reported. Active mobilization was possible in every case in the first post-operative day. Conclusions: EVH is a reliable technique and the learning curve can be limited to the first 5 cases. The foreseeble reduction of infectious complications, the absence of pain and the immediate mobilization of the leg allow a rapid and effective rehabilitation.

The Wagner SL-Revision Stem for Aseptic Loosening: Clinical and Radiological Results 5 to 7 Years after Femoral Revision

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-100
Author(s):  
M.J.F. Diks ◽  
M. Spruit ◽  
J.J. Reimering ◽  
F. Den Boer ◽  
P.G. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Bone Loss ◽  
Aseptic Loosening ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Primary Stability ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Radiological Evaluation ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Revision Stem

Aseptic loosening in total hip arthroplasty can lead to proximal femoral periprosthetic bone loss. The non-cemented Wagner revision stem achieves primary fixation in the diaphysis. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the results after medium- to long-term follow-up of the Wagner prosthesis for revision of the femoral component for aseptic loosening in total hip arthroplasty with proximal femoral bone loss. We performed 53 femoral revisions for aseptic loosening with the non-cemented Wagner revision stem. Clinical assessment included a modified Harris Hip Score and a radiological evaluation. The mean follow-up was 65 months. The Harris Hip Score improved significantly (42.9 to 72.3). Radiological evaluation revealed 24.5% subsidence (>5 mm) in our population. Nine re-revisions were done, eight in the first post-operative year. The re-revisions were performed for progressive subsidence (five), recurrent dislocations (one), subsidence with low-grade infection (one), false route (one), and aseptic loosening after 75 months (one). The cumulative survival rate of the Wagner stem after 12 months was 85% and 76% after 75 months. A relatively high re-revision rate was observed during the first post-operative year. Analysis of these failures has shown that subsidence may be the result of insufficient primary stability. Adequate pre-operative planning and intra-operative radiological assistance is necessary for perfect primary stability and fixation of the Wagner stem. The re-revision incidence after the first 12 months is 0.45 per 100 implants per year. The prosthesis has good survival potential after proper introduction.

Five- to 10-Year Results Using a Noncemented Modular Revision Stem Without Bone Grafting

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 964-970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georg Köster ◽  
Tim A. Walde ◽  
Hans-Georg Willert
Keyword(s):  
Bone Grafting ◽  
Revision Stem ◽  
Modular Revision Stem
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