全髋关节置换假体柄周围骨折的治疗

目的 :回顾性研究全髋关节置换假体柄周围骨折的治疗及预防。方法 :将本院近年收治的全髋置换假体柄周围骨折的 8例病例按Vancouver分类方法进行分类 ,其中A1型 3例 ,B1型 3例 ,B2型 1例 ,B3型 1例 ,分别用钢丝环扎固定 ,异体皮质骨板加钢丝环扎 ;骨水泥长柄假体翻修。结果 :术后随访 8～ 18个月 ,骨折愈合 ,假体固定可靠。结论 :全髋关节置换术后假体柄周围骨折用Vancouver分类方法分类 ,简单、适用。采用异体皮质骨板与钢丝环扎固定骨折 ,治疗假体柄周围骨折 ,不仅固定可靠而且能促进骨折愈合、恢复骨量。     

全髋关节置换术后股骨假体周围骨折的治疗

目的：分析全髋关节置换术后股骨假体周围骨折的病因和治疗结果．探讨其治疗方法。方法：回顾性研究自1998年12月-2003年3月治疗并随访观察的11例全髋关节置换术后股骨假体周围骨折患者，男8例，女3例，平均年龄为56岁(43-75岁)，采用Vancouver分型，A型2例，B2型7例．B3型1例，C型1例。采用非手术治疗5例；手术治疗6例，其中1例为非手术治疗后骨折畸形愈合行翻修术。采用长柄假体翻修联合异体皮质骨板固定5例．其中使用非骨水泥型远端固定假体4例．使用骨水泥型假体1例。采用切开复位内固定治疗1例。结果：所有病例均获随访，平均随访25．6个月(7～50个月)。9例骨折愈合，平均愈合时间4个月(3-6个月)，2例骨折未愈合。均为非手术治疗病例，手术治疗6例骨折均愈合。至目前为止，7例假体稳定，1例翻修术后出现连续的影像学透亮线．3例假体松动，假体稳定的患者功能好于假体松动者．假体稳定患者的Harris评分平均91分。所有异体皮质骨板在1年内均与宿主骨整台．没有异体皮质骨板骨折发生。结论：假体稳定的A型骨折可以采用非手术治疗。对于B1型和C型骨折，如无手术禁忌证，应行切开复位内固定术。对于假体松动的骨折患者，使用长柄远端固定非骨水混型假体联合异体皮质骨板是最佳的治疗方法。     

全髋关节置换术后股骨假体周围Vancouver B型骨折治疗的随访研究

目的 探讨全髋关节置换术后股骨假体周围Vancouver B型骨折治疗方法的选择,总结同种异体皮质骨板移植重建股骨假体周围骨折的临床效果.方法 22例全髋关节置换术后股骨假体周围骨折患者,男7例,女15例;年龄平均65岁(53～75岁).Vancouver分类B1型5例,B2型4例,B3型13例.B1型骨折采用异体皮质骨板移植加钢丝环扎治疗;B2型骨折选择加长股骨柄翻修;B3型骨折选择骨水泥柄翻修,加同种异体皮质骨板移植和钢丝环扎同定.所有患者均获得随访,随访时间平均67个月(37～95个月).采用Harris髋关节功能评分、X线片、外周血T淋巴细胞亚群、抗体免疫复合物检测 和核素骨显像对治疗结果进行评价.结果 22例患者骨折全部愈合,21例患者能自由行走,1例需要助 行器帮助.末次随访Harris评分平均89分(79～93分).患者未发生免疫排斥反应;术后3个月,骨折愈合,术后12个月,移植骨板与宿主骨骨性愈合,股骨皮质厚度增加3～5mm;核素骨显像骨板移植区放射性核素分布较对侧浓集.3例患者移植骨板出现部分吸收现象.术后2年.骨板与宿主骨融合,移植骨板吸收停止.结论 针对股骨假体周围骨折不同类型分别采取不同方法治疗能够取得较好疗效,同种异体皮质骨板移植在维持骨折稳定性、促进骨折愈合、增加局部骨量和改善骨强度方面有较好疗效.     

Intramedullary strut substitution and impaction allografting cemented revision for the treatment of a periprosthetic fracture in a severely compromised femur

Revision for the treatment of a B3 periprosthetic femoral fracture often requires proximal femoral allograft arthroplasty in physiologically young or tumor prostheses in elderly patients. Extramedullary strut allograft augmentation can only be used when the host femur is structurally adequate for the insertion of the revision stem (periprosthetic femoral fractures type B2) and appears to be an attractive biological concept as early incorporation to the host bone results in a sound biomechanical construct. We report here the simultaneous use of whole femur intramedullary strut substitution along with an extramedullary strut graft placement, with impaction allografting revision to a long cemented femoral prosthesis, to augment the deficient metadiaphyseal bone stock (Paprosky type IV) for the treatment of a complex type B3 periprosthetic femoral fracture.     

High union rates of locking compression plating with cortical strut allograft for type B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures

Purpose

Unified classification system (UCS) type B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures are associated with many complications, and management decisions continue to be controversial. The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes of UCS type B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures treated by locking compression plating with strut allograft augmentation.

Materials and methods

We retrospectively reviewed 17 consecutive UCS type B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation using a lateral locking compression plate supplemented with an anterior cortical strut allograft. There was one man and 16 women with an average age of 74 years (range, 57–92 years). All had a cementless hip arthroplasty, and eight of the arthroplasties were revisions.

Results

The mean duration of follow-up was 28 months (range, 12–74 months). All 17 fractures healed successfully at a mean of 20 weeks (range, 12–30 weeks). The mean post-operative Harris hip score was 86 points (range, 77–95 points). No mechanical complications such as failure of plate or screws and malalignment were noted. According to the graft-remodeling classification of Emerson et al., a partial bridging was observed in nine and a complete bridging in eight. Two patients required a removal of the plate due to irritation of the iliotibial band. No femoral stem loosening or deep infection was observed.

Conclusion

Our findings indicate that open reduction and internal fixation of UCS type B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures using a lateral locking compression plate supplemented with anterior cortical strut allograft provides adequate mechanical stability of fracture fixation and enhances the fracture healing.

     

Cortical strut allografts for the treatment of femoral fractures and deficiencies in revision total hip arthroplasty

Thirty-three hips had revision total hip arthroplasty, using an average of three cortical strut allografts fixed to the femur with cables and followed-up for a mean of 4 years. The indications for strut allografts were ectatic femurs or segmental defects of the femoral diaphysis (22 hips), femoral fractures (10 hips), and severe proximal femoral osteolysis (1 hip). Twenty-one hips had an excellent or good clinical result, 6 had a fair clinical result, and 6 had a poor clinical result. Reoperation was done in six hips, but in only two hips was reoperation related to failure of the allograft. Nine of the 10 femoral fractures repaired with allograft struts healed by 3 to 6 months. Radiographs showed partial or complete bridging of the allograft to host bone with peripheral remodeling and minimal resorption in 30 of 33 hips. Strut allografts, fixed with multiple cables, are an important adjunct to femoral component revision for the restoration of deficient femoral bone stock and in the treatment of periprosthetic femur fractures.     

Dynamic internal fixation of the periprosthetic femoral fractures after total hip arthroplasty

Periprosthetic fractures of the femur after total hip arthroplasty are a big orthopaedic problem, particularly in elderly patients and quite a challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. There is no universal method in treating these fractures. Rigid plates fixation can be limited and aggravated especially in the proximal part of the femur where the endoprosthesis stem does not allow for an undisturbed fixation of both femur cortexes by means of screws. Mitkovic's dynamic internal fixator is an original implant allowing for an undisturbed fixation of both femur cortexes regardless of the presence of the endoprosthesis stem. Fixation is made possible by means of movable clamps and a convergent possibility to place screws. A dynamic internal fixator can fix all types of periprosthetic femoral fractures. The paper shows the early experience in fixating periprosthetic femoral fractures after total hip arthroplasty in 14 patients, average age 69.7. According to Vancouver classification, 3 patients had the type A fracture, 9 patients had the type B fracture, and 2 patients had the type C fracture. All fractures were fixed by Mitkovic's dynamic internal fixator. The fracture occurred 2-12 years after primary total hip arthroplasty. The follow-up of the operated patients was 12 months. The method is less invasive than the methods described in books. Mechanical complications are not likely to appear due to the fracture dynamics along the femoral shaft axis, which is made possible by this implant. Our initial experience in femur fracture fixation after hip arthroplasty ahows that it is modern and effective dynamic implant which will contribute significantly to the improving of the treatment of these often very complicated fractures.     

钢板结合异体骨板对粉碎性Vancouver B1型假体周围股骨骨折的疗效观察

目的 :观察钢板结合异体骨板对严重粉碎性Vancouver B1型假体周围股骨骨折的疗效,评价其效果。方法:2006年1月至2013年1月采用钢板-钢丝系统结合异体骨板治疗严重粉碎性Vancouver B1型股骨假体周围骨折患者8例,男6例,女2例;年龄56~74岁,平均62.52岁。所有患者采用长的钢板、钢丝及长度合适的异体骨板。以Harris评分标准对患者手术前后髋关节功能进行评估,通过数字化X线摄片技术对假体稳定性、异体骨板愈合情况进行评估。结果:8例患者获得随访,时间24~60个月,平均45个月,所有患者骨折愈合,未出现感染、松动、骨折不愈合及畸形愈合。Harris评分由术前的(28.45±5.78)分提高至术后的(83.46±10.21)分。至随访结束,7例患者假体稳定,异体骨板愈合良好;另1例患者因假体松动行翻修术。结论:应用钢板-钢丝系统结合异体骨板对严重粉碎性Vancouver B1型假体周围股骨骨折进行手术操作简便,并发症少,术后髋关节功能恢复良好,可以提高骨的质量,增加骨量,为Ⅱ期可能的翻修提供有利条件。     

Periprosthetic humeral fractures after total elbow arthroplasty: treatment with implant revision and strut allograft augmentation

BACKGROUND: Periprosthetic fractures are among the most challenging complications of elbow arthroplasty, and published information about the outcome of treatment is limited. The purpose of the present study was to determine the results of implant revision and strut allograft augmentation for the treatment of humeral periprosthetic fractures that occur around a loose humeral component. METHODS: Between 1991 and 1999, eleven periprosthetic fractures that occurred around a loose humeral component were treated with cortical strut allograft augmentation and revision arthroplasty with use of a Coonrad-Morrey semiconstrained implant. Six fractures occurred after a primary arthroplasty, and five occurred after a revision arthroplasty. Two parallel strut grafts were used for fracture fixation in most cases. Patients were followed for an average of three years (range, nine months to 7.8 years) and were evaluated clinically and radiographically. RESULTS: Clinical and radiographic fracture union was obtained in ten of the eleven patients. One patient required revision surgery because of aseptic loosening of the humeral component seven years and nine months after fracture union; there were no other implant failures. Complications included one additional nondisplaced humeral periprosthetic fracture after surgery that failed to heal with closed treatment, one olecranon fracture, one permanent ulnar nerve injury, and one case of triceps insufficiency. At the time of the most recent follow-up, seven of the eight patients with an intact reconstruction had a functional arc of motion and no or slight pain and one had limited motion and moderate pain. CONCLUSIONS: Periprosthetic humeral fractures that are associated with a loose humeral component can be effectively treated with revision elbow arthroplasty and strut allograft augmentation. The technique is associated with a high rate of fracture union, implant survival, and satisfactory clinical results. However, the complication rate is substantial.     

Locking compression plate fixation of Vancouver type-B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures

BACKGROUND: Fractures occurring at or near the distal tip of a hip prosthesis with a stable femoral stem (Vancouver type-B fractures) are associated with many complications because of the inherently unstable fracture pattern. Locking compression plates use screws that lock into the plate allowing multiple points of unicortical fixation. Such unicortical fixation may lower the risk of damage to the cement mantle or a stable femoral stem during the treatment of a periprosthetic femoral fracture. The purpose of this study was to analyze clinically and radiographically a group of patients with a Vancouver type-B1 periprosthetic femoral fracture treated with open reduction and internal fixation with use of a locking compression plate. METHODS: Fourteen consecutive patients (fourteen hips) with a Vancouver type-B1 periprosthetic femoral fracture were treated with a locking compression plate. There were five men and nine women with an average age of sixty-eight years at the time of fracture. All of the fractures occurred after a total hip arthroplasty performed with cement, and eleven of the arthroplasties were revisions. In addition to the plate, cortical strut allografts were used to stabilize five fractures. The patients were assessed clinically and radiographically. RESULTS: The average duration of follow-up was twenty months. Eight fractures healed uneventfully at an average of 5.4 months. Three treatment constructs failed with fracture of the plate within twelve months after surgery. An additional three constructs also failed because of plate pullout. All failures except one occurred in constructs in which a cortical strut allograft had not been utilized. CONCLUSIONS: On the basis of the high failure rate in this series of patients, locking compression plates do not appear to offer advantages over other types of plates in the treatment of type-B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures. Despite the potential to preserve the cement mantle, the locked screws did not appear to offer good pullout resistance in this fracture type. We believe that supplementation with strut allografts should be used routinely if this type of locking compression plate is selected to treat these fractures.     

Cortical strut allografts in salvage revision arthroplasty: Surgical technique and clinical outcomes

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to present our clinical outcomes and surgical technique in strut allografts preparation using staggered holes to enhance osteointegration and demineralised bone matrix (DBM) as an adjunct to cortical strut allografts in salvage revision arthroplasty patients.MethodsRetrospective consecutive series of patients who required strut allograft femoral reconstructions with minimum 2 years follow up between 2012 and 2018. Frozen washed irradiated, cortical struts were used and prepared adding 2 mm staggered drill holes along the length of the strut and applying DBM paste on the graft-host interface. Outcome measures included radiographic strut union, graft resorption, infection and complications.Results15 patients included; 3 males and 12 females with median age 72 years (range 60–93). All had significant bony defects (Paprosky III/IV in 12 cases including 3 cases of periprosthetic hip fractures and further 3 cases of periprosthetic knee fractures around revision hinged implants). At final follow up, median 3.8 years (range 2.7–7.2), 14/15 (93.3%) struts had united at a median 6 months (range 5–8), complete incorporation with cortical round-off was seen at median 12 months (range 8–48) in 12/15 (80%) struts, 2/15 (13.3%) show radiographic evidence of proximal minimal graft resorptions although the remainder of the strut had integrated and were asymptomatic. There were no cases of infection.ConclusionsUse of strut allografts helps to reconstruct bone defects, restore bone stock, and provide stable fixation for complex patterns of periprosthetic fractures around hip/knee implants and salvage revision cases with 93.3% union rate at median 6 months.     

Superior outcome of strut allograft-augmented plate fixation for the treatment of periprosthetic fractures around a stable femoral stem

Purpose

This study was designed to compare the outcome of two surgical approaches for treating femoral periprosthetic fractures around a stable femoral stem. The hypothesis was that plate fixation alone might be associated with a higher complication rate due to insufficient mechanical stability. We also considered that the addition of a strut allograft would contribute to fracture healing by means of osteoconduction.

Methods

We retrospectively assessed the outcome of 21 patients who sustained periprosthetic fractures around a total hip replacement system (Vancouver type B1 and type C fractures) and who were treated in our department (January 2006 and August 2011) either by plate fixation alone or by plate fixation and a strut allograft. The mean postoperative follow-up was 23 months (range 9–69 months). Eleven patients were treated by plate fixation alone (Plate Group), and 10 patients were treated by plate fixation and a deep frozen cortical strut allograft (AG Group). Functional outcome was rated by the Harris Hip scoring system. Postoperative radiographs were assessed for evidence of fracture union. Surgical failure was defined as any complication requiring surgical revision.

Results

The 21 patients included 17 females and 4 males. The average age was 79 years (range, 73–88) for the Plate Group and 82 years (range, 53–94) for the AG Group, and the average time to fracture union was 12 weeks (range, 2.5–6 months) and 12.95 weeks (range, 1.5–3) respectively. The overall failure rate was significantly higher in the Plate Group: 5 of them required revision surgery compared to none in the AG Group (p = 0.014).

Conclusion

The results of this analysis indicate that a strut allograft augmentation approach to Vancouver type B1 and type C periprosthetic fractures results in a better outcome than plate fixation alone by apparently adding mechanical stability and enhancing the biological healing process.     

Use of Locking Plate and Strut Onlay Allografts for Periprosthetic Fracture Around Well-Fixed Femoral Components

Background

The purpose of this study was to determine: validated clinical and radiographic outcomes of periprosthetic femoral fractures around stable hip implants treated with plate fixation and additional cortical strut onlay allografts without revision of the stem; radiographic signs of fracture healing; allograft-to-host bone union; resorption of cortical strut allograft; and frequency of complications.

The management of complex periprosthetic humeral fractures: a case series of strut allograft augmentation, and a review of the literature

There is little published discussion on the management of postoperative periprosthetic humeral fractures where rotator cuff function is poor, the bone stock is dwindling or both. This is a phenomenon increasingly seen in the older, more osteoporotic population and presents an interesting challenge especially in when faced with these patients with poor bone quality. We present the treatment of three fractures with the use of long-stem reverse geometry arthroplasty and other surgical techniques more commonly reserved for periprosthetic fractures of the proximal femur such as cortical strut allograft augmentation. We believe revision to reverse geometry long-stem implant with cortical strut allograft augmentation to be safe and appropriate in the management of these complex injuries, although technically challenging, and has excellent initial and medium-term results.     

Vancouver B型股骨假体周围骨折的手术治疗分析

目的 探讨髋关节置换术后股骨假体周围骨折Vancouver B型手术治疗方法的选择.方法 对13 例股骨假体周围骨折Vancouv erB型患者进行手术治疗,3 例B1型行切开复位捆绑带或钢板钢缆螺钉内固定治疗;8 例B2型患者取出股骨假体后骨折复位内固定,然后置入长柄股骨假体;2 例B3型采用结构性异体骨植骨,假体翻...     

Early Post-operative Periprosthetic Femur Fracture in the Presence of a Non-cemented Tapered Wedge Femoral Stem

Non-cemented femoral fixation in hip arthroplasty has become the standard of practice in the USA. However, recent literature has brought attention to an increasing incidence of periprosthetic femur fractures with certain stem designs. This study examines reasons for early periprosthetic femur fractures in patients with a hip arthroplasty performed using a non-cemented tapered wedge stem design. A multivariate analysis using a matched-cohort design was performed to assess any potential risk factors that may predispose to such fractures. Six of 2,220 hips (0.3%) suffered a periprosthetic femur fracture within the first year after surgery; five of six were Vancouver Type B2. The average time to fracture was 9 weeks. This group of patients had a significantly higher canal–flare index and lower canal–calcar ratio. This complication may be preventable by having a better appreciation of the fit between the implant and the bone during pre-operative planning, with the goal of avoiding a proximal–distal mismatch.     

An international,cross-sectional survey of the management of Vancouver type B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures around total hip arthroplasties

IntroductionThe incidence of periprosthetic femoral fractures around total hip arthroplasties is increasing. Fractures around a stable implant stem (Vancouver type B1) are among the most common of these fractures. Various fixation strategies for Vancouver type B1 periprosthetic fractures have been reported in the literature; however, little high-level evidence exists. This study was designed to determine the current management strategies and opinions among orthopaedic surgeons treating Vancouver type B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures, and to evaluate the need for a large prospective randomized controlled trial for the management of these injuries.MethodsOrthopaedic surgeon members of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA), and the Hip Society were invited to participate in a 51-item web-based survey surrounding the management of periprosthetic femoral fractures around total hip replacements, as well as the perceived need for future research in this area. Responses were summarized using proportions, and further stratified by practice type, case volume, surgeon age, and fellowship training.ResultsFor Vancouver type B1 fractures, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with locked plating was favoured slightly over ORIF with cable plating ± cortical strut allograft (51.1% versus 45.5%). When compared to cable plating with cortical strut allograft, respondents believed that isolated locked plating resulted in lower nonunion and reoperation rates, but similar infection and malunion rates. Subgroup analyses revealed that practice type, surgeon age, case volume, and fellowship training influenced surgeons’ management of periprosthetic femoral fractures and beliefs regarding complications. There is high demand for a large prospective randomized controlled trial for Vancouver type B1 fracture fixation.ConclusionsConsensus surrounding the management of Vancouver type B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures is lacking, and there is a perceived need among orthopaedic surgeons for a large prospective randomized controlled trial in order to define the optimal management of these injuries.     

同种异体皮质骨板移植治疗股骨假体周围骨折

目的 评价同种异体皮质骨板移植治疗髋关节股骨假体周围骨折的临床治疗效果。方法 对7例髋关节置换术后股骨假体周围骨折患者应用深低温冷冻和环氧乙烷处理同种异体皮质骨板移植治疗股骨骨折。根据Harris评分,外周血T淋巴细胞亚群、抗体和免疫复合物检测、X线摄片以及核素骨显像评价其治疗效果。结果 患者未发生免疫排斥反应和感染,术后3、6、12、24个月Harris评分分别比术前平均增加21、32、40、40分。术后3个月骨折愈合,一部分移植骨板与宿主骨骨性连接,同位素骨显像骨板移植区放射性分布比对侧浓集。术后12个月,85％移植骨板与宿主骨融为一体,宿主股骨皮质厚度增加3～5mm,平均4．3mm,骨板放射性浓集进一步加深,15％移植骨板出现吸收现象。术后24个月,80％移植骨板重新塑形后恢复宿主股骨皮质骨密度,10％骨板表面吸收停止,股骨假体无松动。结论 深低温冷冻和环氧乙烷处理同种异体皮质骨板移植无菌、抗原性弱、生物相容性好,移植骨板能够维持骨折和假体稳定性,增加股骨局部骨量储备,避免再次手术取出金属内置物,是用来治疗股骨假体周围骨折较理想的方法之一。     

Prevalence of Postoperative Periprosthetic Femur Fractures Between Two Different Femoral Component Designs Used in Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty

BackgroundPeriprosthetic femur fractures are a well-documented complication following direct anterior uncemented total hip arthroplasty. The purpose of this study is to compare the prevalence of postoperative periprosthetic femur fractures between 2 different femoral component designs used in direct anterior total hip arthroplasty.MethodsBeginning in February 2015, a single fellowship-trained adult reconstruction surgeon performed 361 consecutive direct anterior total hip replacements using a flat, single-taper, wedged femoral implant. In June 2016, that same surgeon, using the exact same surgical technique and postoperative weight-bearing protocol, began using a dual-taper, hydroxyapatite-coated implant for 789 consecutive hips. The patients were carefully monitored for 3 months after surgery to identify the frequency of periprosthetic femur fractures. A Fisher’s exact test was used to determine if the prevalence of periprosthetic femur fractures differed between the 2 implant designs.ResultsFive of 361 (1.4%) patients sustained proximal femur fractures at an average of 19.6 days postoperatively in the first group, all demonstrating a Vancouver type B2 periprosthetic fracture and requiring femoral revision. No patients (0/789, 0%) in the second cohort sustained a postoperative, periprosthetic fracture (P = .006).ConclusionIn this comparison of 2 consecutive cohorts, the dual-taper, hydroxyapatite-coated implant had a statistically significant lower postoperative periprosthetic fracture rate than a flat, single-taper, wedged design.     

Locking compression plate versus revision-prosthesis for Vancouver type B2 periprosthetic femoral fractures after total hip arthroplasty

IntroductionRevision arthroplasty is currently the recommended treatment for periprosthetic femoral fractures after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and stem loosening (Vancouver B2). However, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) utilizing locking compression plate (LCP) might be an effective treatment with a reduced surgical time and less complex procedure in a typically elderly patient collective with multiple comorbidities. The purpose of this study was to compare the functional and radiographic outcomes in two cohorts with Vancouver B2 periprosthetic femoral fractures after primary THA, treated either by ORIF with LCP fixation, or by revision arthroplasty utilizing a non-cemented long femoral stem.Materials and Methods36 patients with Vancouver B2 periprosthetic femoral fractures following THA, who had been treated between 2000 and 2014, were reviewed. Eight fractures were treated with LCP fixation, fourteen fractures with the first-generation revision prosthesis (Helios^®), and fourteen fractures with the second-generation revision prosthesis (Hyperion™). The patients were assessed clinically with the Parker mobility score and radiographically.ResultsA total of ten males and 26 females formed the basis of this report with an average age of 81years (range, 64 to 96 years). All fractures treated with LCP fixation alone healed uneventfully and there were no signs of secondary stem migration, malalignement or plate breakage. The average surgical time was shorter in the ORIF cohort; however, the results were not statistically significant. The postoperative Parker mobility score at latest follow-up showed no difference between the groups.ConclusionsAccording to the results of the current study, we conclude that the use of LCP fixation can be a sufficient option for the treatment of Vancouver B2 periprosthetic femoral fractures correspondingly with femoral stem loosening.