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01-05-2013 | Original Article

Locking plate fixation for Vancouver B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures: a critical analysis of 135 cases

Authors: Simon M. Graham, Mehran Moazen, Andreas Leonidou, Eleftherios Tsiridis

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Science | Issue 3/2013

Abstract

Purpose

The overall incidence of periprosthetic femoral fractures (PPF) is between 0.1 and 6 % of all total hip arthroplasties. Locking compression plates (LCP) have been used for the treatment of Vancouver B1 PPFs with variable results. The aim of this study is to examine the literature on locking plate failure rates, mode and reasons for failure.

Methodology

A literature search was conducted for studies reporting the management of PPF of the femur with LCP fixation. The primary medical search engines used for the study were Ovid MEDLINE and EMBASE databases up to August 2012.

Results

Twelve studies were identified, reporting overall union rates of 91 % in 135 fractures. Only 7 (5 %) fractures required revision surgery due to plate fracture (5) or pull out (2). Important trends in plate complications included: stress riser at the end of the plate, stress concentration in the fracture area due to rigid fixation, early loading and absence of cortical strut grafting for biological support when needed.

Conclusion

LCP has been used successfully in the management of Vancouver B1 PPF. However, potential areas of improvement include, leaving the fracture site free of locking screws, therefore, not disturbing the soft tissue envelope around the fracture and also reducing plate stiffness. Adding cortical strut allografts to improve stability and bone quality, if needed, may also improve outcome. Limitations in the use of strut grafts or transverse fractures below the tip of the stem that cannot be controlled with single or double plating may require long stem revision to achieve axial stability.

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Title: Locking plate fixation for Vancouver B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures: a critical analysis of 135 cases
Authors: Simon M. Graham
Mehran Moazen
Andreas Leonidou
Eleftherios Tsiridis
Publication date: 01-05-2013
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Science / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0949-2658
Electronic ISSN: 1436-2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00776-013-0359-4

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Locking plate fixation for Vancouver B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures: a critical analysis of 135 cases

Abstract

Purpose

Methodology

Results

Conclusion

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