Risk factors for periprosthetic femoral fractures following hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Periprosthetic femoral fracture (PPFF) is a serious complication following hip arthroplasty. The objective of this study was to determine the risk factors for PPFF following hip arthroplasty from existing studies.

Methods

A comprehensive systematic search was performed in 4 databases: Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. The last search was carried out on 26th July 2024. We focused on identifying risk factors for PPFF following hip arthroplasty. Study eligibility required PPFF as an outcome and reporting of associated risk factors. Quality assessment was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS), with evidence certainty evaluated via Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE). Meta-analyses employed both

SUBMITTER: Zhao WQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12172086 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature