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. 2019 May 27;16(6):517-521.
doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2019.05.011. eCollection 2019 Nov-Dec.

Correlations between Vancouver type of periprosthetic femur fracture and treatment outcomes

Pawel Legosz  1 , Anna E Platek  2   3 , Anna Rys-Czaporowska  2 , Filip M Szymanski  2 , Pawel Maldyk  1
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Correlations between Vancouver type of periprosthetic femur fracture and treatment outcomes

Pawel Legosz et al. J Orthop. .

Abstract

Objective: Periprosthetic femur fractures are one of the most severe complications of total hip arthroplasty.

Methods: The aim of this study was to assess outcomes of periprosthetic femur fractures based on the Vancouver classifications of fractures.

Results: Sixty-four patients were enrolled into the study. Type B1 fractures were the most common - 33 cases. In comparison to patients with type B3 fracture, patients with type B1 fracture significantly less often experienced postoperative pain.

Conclusion: Study shown that in the context of both objective outcomes of the operation and patient satisfaction, the most unfavourable prognosis is after type B3.

Keywords: Harris hip score; Periprosthetic fractures; Total hip arthroplasty; Vancouver classification.

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Summary of HHS before (a) and after (b) the surgery by the fracture type.
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