• J Arthroplasty · Jun 2003

    Distal fixation with Wagner revision stem in treating Vancouver type B2 periprosthetic femur fractures in geriatric patients.

    • P S Ko, J J Lam, M K Tio, O B Lee, and F K Ip.
    • Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong.
    • J Arthroplasty. 2003 Jun 1;18(4):446-52.

    AbstractPeriprosthetic fractures around hip prostheses are difficult problems. We reviewed the results of treatment with Wagner revision stems in geriatric patients (> or = 65 years old) with Vancouver type B2 periprosthetic fractures. Over a 5-year period, 14 patients with Vancouver's type B2 periprosthetic fractures in the proximal femur were revised. The mean follow-up for these patients was 58.5 months (range, 36 to 64 months). The average age was 74.5 years (67 to 83 years). Twelve patients were available for assessment; all 12 reconstructions showed a stable prosthesis and solid fracture union. Seven patients had excellent outcome, 3 had a good outcome, and 2 had a poor outcome. Our series shows that the Wagner revision stem is a satisfactory prosthesis in revision of Vancouver type B2 periprosthetic fractures in geriatric patients.

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