ReviewEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2021
Biomechanics of periprosthetic femur fractures and early weightbearing.
Review in European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Periprosthetic Fractures around Total Hip Replacement-Is There a Rush to Fix?Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- The effect of onlay cortical fibula strut grafts on biomechanical features of Vancouver type B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2022Article
- LOQTEQJournal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Orthopaedic education: a COVID-driven evolution.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeThe incidence of periprosthetic fractures is expected to rise increase by 4.6% every 10 years between 2015 and 2060. There are few large series examining optimal fixation constructs or the influence of early ambulation on outcome. The purpose of this narrative review is to investigate the published biomechanical considerations for periprosthetic fracture fixation, with specific consideration of early postoperative weightbearing.
methodsA literature review was performed to identify fracture incidences, etiology, and current trends in weightbearing after fixation. Benefits of early weightbearing, current constructs, and biomechanics are reviewed.
resultsThe limited data available support medical benefits and increased union rates with early mobilization. Optimal fixation constructs are not agreed upon, but mechanical studies suggest that dual implant constructs can support physiologic weightbearing loads.
conclusionFurther clinical trials are required to investigate fracture union and hardware complications in dual implant construct.
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