Periprosthetic femoral fractures treated with a long-stem cementless component

J Arthroplasty. 2001 Apr;16(3):379-83. doi: 10.1054/arth.2001.20536.

Abstract

Periprosthetic femoral fractures can be a difficult management problem. Proximal femoral fractures with a loose component are managed best with revision arthroplasty. We reviewed the midterm follow-up of 14 proximal femoral fractures managed with a long-stem extensively porous-coated femoral component. The average follow-up in this series was 8.2 years (minimum, 5.3 years). Fractures were treated with open reduction and internal fixation, supplemental cortical strut grafting when required, and a canal-filling implant. All fractures achieved union with an average time to union of 4 months. There have been no component failures requiring revision. Twelve prostheses achieved stable bone ingrowth, 1 component showed stable fibrous ingrowth, and 1 component was not stable but was not symptomatic enough to warrant revision.

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*
  • Female
  • Femoral Fractures / etiology*
  • Femoral Fractures / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fracture Fixation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Reoperation