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Case Reports
. 2024;12(10):735-741.
doi: 10.22038/ABJS.2024.80313.3666.

Modular Well-Fixed Hip Revision Stem Fracture: A Case Report and Literature Review

Fabio Pessina  1 , Carlo Cazzaniga  2 , Beatrice Manzini  2 , Carlo Cardile  2
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Case Reports

Modular Well-Fixed Hip Revision Stem Fracture: A Case Report and Literature Review

Fabio Pessina et al. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2024.

Abstract

This study presents a case of repeated prosthetic fractures in a modular hip prosthesis in a 56-year-old male patient. After the initial implantation of a modular total hip prosthesis in 2006, the patient experienced two instances of prosthetic implant fractures over seventeen years. In this study, we analyze the clinical case, explore potential underlying causes of this complication, and delve into current indications and strategies for the revision of fractured prosthesis stems. The discussion is informed by a literature review and underscores the significance of selecting appropriate revision techniques to address this challenge.

Keywords: Fracture; Hip arthroplasty; Modular; Revision; Well-fixed stem.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors do NOT have any potential conflicts of interest for this manuscript.

Figures

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Preliminary X-rays of the first prosthetic modular neck fracture (2011)
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Post-operative X-rays of the first revision surgery (2011)
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Preliminary X-rays of the second prosthetic modular stem fracture (2023)
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Preliminary CT-scan (coronal) of the second prosthetic modular stem fracture (2023)
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Preliminary CT-scan (3D reconstruction) of the second prosthetic modular stem fracture (2023)
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Intraoperative image: extraction of the prosthetic collar
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Intraoperative image: subtrochanteric osteotomy
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Intraoperative image: extraction of well-fixed stem
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Intraoperative image: implantation of revision uncemented stem
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Intraoperative image: cable-ready cerclages
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Post-operative x-rays: antero-posterior projection
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Post-operative X-rays: axial projection
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X-ray at 14 months: antero-posterior projection
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X-ray at 14 months: axial projection
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Clinical evaluation at 14 months: extension
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Clinical evaluation at 14 months: flexion
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