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Tibor Gunther1, Miklos Farkashazi1, Gusztav Mihalik1
1A. Petz County and Teaching Hospital Gyor, Orthopaedic Department, Hungary.
Treatment of lower limb periprosthetic fractures, including those around hip and knee replacements, yielded good functional outcomes. All fractures achieved radiographic union, indicating successful fixation strategies.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Trauma Management
- Arthroplasty
Background:
- Periprosthetic fractures (PPFx) are increasing complications following joint replacement surgery.
- Effective management strategies are crucial for restoring patient function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the functional outcomes of patients treated for lower limb periprosthetic fractures.
- To assess the efficacy of current treatment algorithms for these complex injuries.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 75 patients with periprosthetic fractures (2007-2016).
- Fractures classified using the Unified Classification System (UCS).
- Functional outcomes assessed using Harris Hip Scores and Knee Society Scores (KSS).
Main Results:
- Average follow-up of 52.9 months in a cohort with a mean age of 75.1 years.
- Good functional scores achieved: average Harris Hip Score of 82 and KSS of 124.
- Radiographic union was confirmed in all treated periprosthetic fractures.
Conclusions:
- Fixation of lower limb periprosthetic fractures demonstrates favorable outcomes.
- Further research with subgroup analysis is recommended for complex fracture patterns.
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