Treatment of periprosthetic femoral fractures following total hip arthroplasty: results of an online survey of the European Hip Society.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Periprosthetic femoral fractures (PPF) are a devastating complication after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Both trauma and adult reconstruction surgeons or combined teams treat these fractures following management algorithms. The aim of this study is to investigate the current treatment of PPF by members of the European Hip Society (EHS).

Methods

An online survey of the members of the European Hip Society (EHS) was conducted. 20 cases of periprosthetic fracture were presented and surgeons were asked to answer questions regarding classification, treatment and postoperative treatment protocol.

Results

A total of 132 (130 male; 2 female) EHS members responded. Mean years in surgical practice was 18.8 (min. 1 year; max. 50 years). The preferred surgical method w

SUBMITTER: Thaler M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9827483 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature