Skip to main content

Periprosthetic fractures

  • Chapter
  • 404 Accesses

Part of the book series: Corsi di perfezionamento in ortopedia e traumatologia ((CORSI))

Abstract

As life expectancies increase around the world, so too does the prevalence of hip arthritis. Furthermore, due to the ever-increasing demands that we place on our bodies, we are also seeing a higher incidence of arthritis in younger patients. In this regard, total hip arthroplasty has become an increasingly popular and highly effective method of treating both the pain and disability associated with this condition. Unfortunately, an otherwise excellent result from a hip replacement can be compromised by any number of complications, not the least of which is a periprosthetic fracture. A review of the literature suggests that the prevalence of periprosthetic fractures associated with total hip replacement is increasing [1]. They can occur both intraoperatively and postoperatively, and involve either the acetabulum or femur.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.

Buying options

Chapter
USD   29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD   54.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Learn about institutional subscriptions

Preview

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

References

  1. Kavanagh BF (1992) Femoral fractures associated with total hip arthroplasty. Orthop Clin North Am 15:751

    Google Scholar 

  2. Mahoney CR, Garvin KL (2002) Periprosthetic acetabular stress fracture causing pelvic discontinuity. Orthopedics 25:83–88

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  3. Sanchez-Sotelo J, McGrory BJ, Berry DJ (2000) Acute periprosthetic fracture of the acetabulum associated with osteolytic pelvic lesions: a report of 3 cases. J Arthroplasty 15:126–130

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  4. McGrory BJ (1999) Periprosthetic fracture of the acetabulum during total hip arthroplasty during total hip arthroplasty in a patient with Paget’s disease. Am J Orthop 28:248–250

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  5. Chatoo M, Parfitt J, Pearse MF (1998) Periprosthetic acetabular fracture associated with extensive osteolysis. J Arthroplasty 13:843–845

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  6. Mears DC, Shirahama M (1998) Stabilization of an acetabular fracture with cables for acute total hip arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 13:104–107

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  7. Peterson CA, Lewallen DG (1996) Periprosthetic fracture of the acetabulum after total hip arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am 78:1206–1213

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  8. Sharkey PF, Hozack WJ, Callaghan JJ et al (1999) Acetabular fracture associated with cementless acetabular component insertion: a report of 13 cases. J Arthroplasty 14:426–431

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  9. McElfresh EC, Coventry MB (1974) Femoral and pelvic fractures after total hip arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am 56:483–492

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  10. Kim YS, Callahghan JJ, Ahn PB, Brown TD (1995) Fracture of the acetabulum during insertion of an oversized hemispherical component. J Bone Joint Surg Am 77:111–117

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  11. Masri BA, Meek RMD, Duncan CP (2004) Periprosthetic fractures evaluation and treatment. Clin Orthop 420:80–95

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  12. Letournel E (1961) Les fractures du cotyle, etude d’une serie de 75 cas. J Chir 82:47–87

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  13. Berry DJ (2002) Management of periprosthetic fractures. J Arthroplasty 17:11–13

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  14. Berry DJ, Lewallen DG, Hanssen AD et al (1999) Pelvic discontinuity in revision total hip arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am 81:1692–1702

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  15. Berry DJ (1999) Epidemiology of periprosthetic fractures after major joint replacement: hip and knee. Orthop Clin North Am 30:183–190

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  16. Schwartz JT, Mayer JG, Engh CA (1989) Femoral fracture during non-cemented total hip arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am 71:1135–1142

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  17. Poss R, Ewald FC, Thomas WH et al (1976) Complications of total hip arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. J Bone Joint Surg Am 58:1130

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  18. Kelley SS (1994) Periprosthetic femoral fractures. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2:164

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  19. Duncan CP, Masri BA (1995) Fractures of the femur after hip replacement. Instr Course Lect 44:293–304

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  20. Bethea JS, DeAndrade JR, Fleming LL et al (1982) Proximal femoral fractures following total hip arthroplasty. Clin Orthop 170:95–106

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  21. Johansson JE, McBroom R, Barrington TW, Hunter GA (1981) Fracture of the ipsi-lateral femur in patients with total hip replacement. J Bone Joint Surg Am 63:1435–1442

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  22. Mont MA, Maar DC (1994) Fractures of the ipsilateral femur after hip arthroplasty. A statistical analysis of outcome based on 487 patients. J Arthroplasty 9:511–519

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  23. Morrey BF, Kavanagh BF (1992) Complications with revision of the femoral component of total hip arthroplasty. Comparison between cemented and uncemented techniques. J Arthroplasty 7:71–79

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  24. Whittaker RP, Sotos LN, Ralston EL (1974) Fractures of the femur about femoral endoprosthesis. J Trauma 14:674–694

    Google Scholar 

  25. Haddad FS, Duncan CP, Berry DJ et al (2002) Periprosthetic femoral fractures around well-fixed implants: use of cortical onlay allografts with or without a plate. J Bone Joint Surg Am 84:945–950

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  26. Noorda RJP, Wuisman PIJM (2002) Mennen plate fixation for the treatment of periprosthetic femoral fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am 84:2211–2215

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  27. Tsiridis E, Haddad FS, Gie GA (2003) Dall-Miles plates for periprosthetic femoral fractures: a critical review of 16 cases. Injury 34:107–110

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  28. Venu KM, Koka R, Garikipati R et al (2001) Dall-Miles cable and plate fixation for the treatment of peri-prosthetic femoral fractures — analysis of results in 13 cases. Injury 32:395–400

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  29. Chen F, Mont MA, Bachner RS (1994) Management of ipsilateral supracondylar femur fractures following total knee arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 9:521

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  30. Gulp RW, Schmidt RG, Hanks G et al (1987) Supracondylar fracture of the femur following prosthetic knee arthroplasty. Clin Orthop 222:212

    Google Scholar 

  31. DiGioa AM, Rubash HE (1991) Periprosthetic fractures of the femur after total knee arthroplasty; a literature review and treatment algorithm. Clin Orthop 271:135

    Google Scholar 

  32. Figgie MP, Goldberg VM, Figgie HE et al (1990) The results of treatment of supracondylar fracture above total knee arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 5:267

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  33. Healy WL, Siliski JM, Incavo SJ (1993) Operative treatment of distal femoral fractures proximal to total knee arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am 75:27

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  34. McLaren AC, Dupont JA, Schrober DC (1994) Open reduction internal fixation of supracondylar fractures above total knee arthroplasties using the intramedullary supracondylar rod. Clin Orthop 302:194

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  35. Merkel KD, Johnson EW (1986) Supracondylar fracture of the femur after total knee arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am 68:29

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  36. Rorabeck CH, Taylor JW (1999) Periprosthetic fractures of the femur complicating total knee arthroplasty. Orthop Clin North Am 30:265

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  37. Sisto DJ, Lachiewicz PF, Insall JN (1985) Treatment of supracondylar fractures following prosthetic arthroplasty of the knee. Clin Orthop 196:265

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  38. Healy WL (1996) Tibia fractures below total knee arthroplasty. In: Insall JN, Scott WN, Scuderi GR (eds) Current concepts in primary and revision total knee arthroplasty. Lippincott-Raven Publishers, Philadelphia, pp 163–167

    Google Scholar 

  39. Lesh ML, Schneider DJ, Deol G et al (2000) The consequences of anterior femoral notching in total knee arthroplasty: a biomechanical study. J Bone Joint Surg Am 82:1096

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  40. Gross AE (2004) Periprosthetic fractures of the knee: puzzle pieces. J Arthroplasty 19:47–50

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  41. Felix NA, Stuart MJ, Hanssen AD (1997) Periprosthetic fractures of the tibia associated with total knee arthroplasty. Clin Orthop 345:113–124

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  42. Kassab M, Zalzal P, Azores GMS et al (2004) Management of periprosthetic femoral fractures after total knee arthroplasty using a distal femoral allograft. J Arthroplasty 19:361–368

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

Authors

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2006 Springer-Verlag Italia

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Mastrogiacomo, F., Maistrelli, G.L. (2006). Periprosthetic fractures. In: Osteoporosi: le nuove prospettive in ortopedia e traumatologia. Corsi di perfezionamento in ortopedia e traumatologia. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0546-4_23

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0546-4_23

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Milano

  • Print ISBN: 978-88-470-0545-7

  • Online ISBN: 978-88-470-0546-4

  • eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics