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01-10-2015 | Review Article

Management of periprosthetic femoral fractures following total hip arthroplasty: a review

Authors: Matthew P. Abdel, Umberto Cottino, Tad M. Mabry

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 10/2015

Abstract

Purpose

As the number of total hip arthroplasties (THAs) is increasing, the expected number of periprosthetic femur fractures is also expected to increase. As such, a thorough grasp of the evaluation and management of patients with periprosthetic femur fractures is imperative, and discussed in this review.

Methods

This review discusses the epidemiology, classification, and management of periprosthetic femur fractures in an evidence-based fashion.

Results

Periprosthetic fracture management starts with assessing stem stability and bone quality. Well-fixed stems require fracture fixation without stem revision, while loose stems require revision THA.

Conclusions

Periprosthetic femoral fractures after primary total hip arthroplasty are a complex and clinically challenging issue. The treatment must be based on the fracture, the prosthesis, and the patient (Table 1). The Vancouver classification is not only helpful in classifying the fractures, but also in guiding the treatment. In general, well-fixed stems require open reduction and internal fixation, whereas loose stems require revision arthroplasty.

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Title: Management of periprosthetic femoral fractures following total hip arthroplasty: a review
Authors: Matthew P. Abdel
Umberto Cottino
Tad M. Mabry
Publication date: 01-10-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: International Orthopaedics / Issue 10/2015
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-015-2979-0

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