Comparison of morbidity-mortality and functional results between implant exchange and internal fixation by plate for periprosthetic femoral fracture in total knee arthroplasty: A 52-case series - 23/08/22
, Jean-Noël Argenson b, Xavier Flecher c, Marie Le Baron c
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Abstract |
Introduction |
Surgical options for periprosthetic femoral fracture in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are controversial. The present retrospective study compared morbidity, mortality and functional results between implant exchange (group IE) and internal fixation by plate (group IF). The study hypothesis was that implant exchange does not give rise to more complications than plate fixation and that functional results are equivalent.
Methods |
Fifty-two femoral fractures in contact with a TKA implant were studied. The IE and IF groups (n 32 and 20, respectively), were comparable for age, gender and ASA score. Mean age was 80.5 years (range, 53–96 years). Morbidity and mortality were assessed on Clavien score; functional assessment used the KOOS questionnaire.
Results |
Mortality was 50% in group IF and 40% in group IE (p=0.4817). One patient was lost to follow-up. Complications were seen in 15 group IF patients (48.4%) versus 5 in group IE (26.3%) (p=0.14760), with infection in 5 (16.1%) and 2 patients (10.5%) respectively (p=0.69475). In both groups, 9 patients (i.e., 28.1% and 40% respectively) showed grade 2 complications (p=1). Revision surgery was performed in 8 grade 3b patients (25%) in the IF group and in 3 (15%) in the IE group (p=1). Mean KOOS score was 40 (range, 20–72) in IF and 65 (range, 50–93) in IE (p=0.0004).
Conclusion |
Morbidity and mortality were comparable between implant exchange and plate fixation for periprosthetic femoral fracture in TKA. KOOS functional scores were better with implant exchange. Implant exchange may be suited to complex fracture with stable implant.
Level of evidence |
IV, observational study.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Periprosthetic femoral fracture, Total knee arthroplasty, Implant exchange, Internal fixation, Morbidity, Mortality
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Vol 108 - N° 5
Article 103293- septembre 2022 Retour au numéro
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