Prosthesis-Engaging Retrograde Femoral Nail with Locking Plate for the Treatment of a Vancouver B1 Periprosthetic Femur Fracture Nonunion: A Case Report

JBJS Case Connect. 2019 Dec;9(4):e0108. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00108.

Abstract

Case: Here, we describe a case of a Vancouver B1 periprosthetic femur fracture which initially went on to nonunion after open reduction and internal fixation. Union was ultimately achieved with a construct consisting of a prosthesis-engaging retrograde femoral nail and a locking compression plate.

Conclusions: This case provides evidence that a construct consisting of a prosthesis-engaging retrograde femoral nail and a locking compression plate is an option for increasing fracture site stability in Vancouver B1 periprosthetic fractures and may be useful for patients with poor bone quality or a previously established nonunion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bone Nails*
  • Bone Plates*
  • Female
  • Femoral Fractures* / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Fractures* / surgery
  • Femur / diagnostic imaging
  • Femur / surgery
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal* / instrumentation
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal* / methods
  • Hip Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Joint / surgery
  • Humans
  • Periprosthetic Fractures* / diagnostic imaging
  • Periprosthetic Fractures* / surgery