The nonoperative management of periprosthetic fractures associated with the Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure

We reviewed the outcome of 7 patients sustaining undisplaced femoral neck periprosthetic fractures associated with the Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure. All fractures presented within 4 months of initial surgery. All fractures were treated conservatively with a period of nonweight bearing. The 7 patients were assessed clinically and radiologically at a minimum of 16 months postfracture. All fractures had fully united. There was no evidence of impaired function or abnormal radiological findings after this conservative treatment strategy in 6 patients. One patient had marked femoral neck narrowing but no functional impairment.