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. 2007 Sep;3(2):190-7.
doi: 10.1007/s11420-007-9045-4.

Periprosthetic fractures of the femur after hip arthroplasty: an analysis of 99 patients

Keith Holley  1 , Jonathan Zelken, Douglas Padgett, George Chimento, Andrew Yun, Robert Buly
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Periprosthetic fractures of the femur after hip arthroplasty: an analysis of 99 patients

Keith Holley et al. HSS J. 2007 Sep.

Abstract

The medical records and radiographs of 99 patients treated for a periprosthetic femur fracture after total hip arthroplasty over a 17-year period at a single institution were prospectively reviewed. Fractures were classified according to the Vancouver system and stratified as to treatment method. Sixty-six patients had complete records available and a minimum of 12 months follow-up. Overall, 86% of the patients achieved fracture union. The success rate of cemented revision in the B2 and B3 groups was 84%, whereas cement-less revision was 86% successful. The complication rate of surgical treatment was 29%. Fracture union with a stable implant was possible in the majority of cases. Our results support the use of the Vancouver classification as a treatment algorithm.

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