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Research Update on Stress Riser Fractures.
Jehyun Yoo1, Xiao Ma2, Jonghwa Lee2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University School of Medicine, Anyang, Republic of Korea.
Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
|May 17, 2021
Summary
Stress riser fractures, often caused by surgical errors, occur at bone defects. Prevention through improved surgical techniques is more effective than management.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Biomechanics
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Stress fractures result from repetitive force and low bone strength.
- Stress riser fractures occur at bone defects, like those in periprosthetic fractures.
- These fractures are often iatrogenic and challenging to manage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current knowledge on stress riser fractures.
- To discuss diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.
- To clarify terminology for various stress-related fractures.
Main Methods:
- Literature review based on clinical evidence and recent studies.
- Analysis of factors contributing to stress riser fracture formation.
- Examination of surgical techniques and their impact.
Main Results:
- Stress riser fractures are linked to cortical defects and altered material stiffness.
- Periprosthetic and peri-implant fractures exemplify stress riser fractures.
- Iatrogenic causes are common, highlighting the need for refined surgical methods.
Conclusions:
- Preventing stress riser fractures via enhanced surgical techniques is crucial.
- Proper terminology is essential for clear communication in orthopedics.
- Further research into prevention and management is warranted.
Keywords:
Interimplant fractureInterprosthetic fracturePeri-implant fracturePeriprosthetic fractureStress fractureStress riser fractureMore Related Videos
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