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Observational studyArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2024

Calcar-guided short-stem total hip arthroplasty in fractures of the femoral neck: a prospective observational study of 68 hips.

Karl Philipp Kutzner, Alexander Walz, Yama Afghanyar, Philipp Drees, Michael Schneider

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Observational study in Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, 2024. 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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  4. Same same but different: Introduction of a classification system in calcar-guided short-stem total hip arthroplasty.Hip international : the journal of clinical and experimental research on hip pathology and therapy · 2025
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Karl Philipp KutznerDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden, Beethovenstr. 20, 65189, Wiesbaden, Germany. kkutzner@joho.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6363-8165
Alexander WalzDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden, Beethovenstr. 20, 65189, Wiesbaden, Germany.
Yama AfghanyarDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden, Beethovenstr. 20, 65189, Wiesbaden, Germany.
Philipp DreesDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Langenbeckstraße 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany.
Michael SchneiderDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden, Beethovenstr. 20, 65189, Wiesbaden, Germany.
St. Josefs Hospital · DEJohannes Gutenberg University Mainz · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe indications for cementless short-stem total hip arthroplasty (THA) have been expanded due to encouraging results. However, no evidence in cases of femoral neck fractures (FNFs) is available. We aimed to prospectively obtain data on the safety and the clinical outcomes of a cementless calcar-guided short stem in patients with FNFs. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe conducted a prospective observational study of 68 patients diagnosed with FNFs who underwent short-stem THA between 2016 and 2019 with a calcar-guided stem. Complications during follow-up leading to revision were documented, and patient reported outcome measurements recorded. Stem migration was analyzed using the Einzel-Bild-Röntgen-Analysis Femoral Component Analysis software.

resultsThe mean follow-up was 33.8 ± 14.8 months. The patient mortality at last follow-up was 10.6%. Two patients required stem revision, due to periprosthetic fracture and late aseptic loosening, respectively, corresponding to 96.2% stem survival. Survivorship for the endpoint of revision for any reason was 91.1% at 6 years. All revisions occurred in females. The mean Harris Hip Score at the last follow-up was 93.0 ± 8.9. The mean axial migration at last follow-up was 1.90 ± 1.81 mm. No significant influence on migration was found regarding gender, age, weight, and body mass index.

conclusionsThe clinical and radiological findings were satisfying and most patients benefited from the minimally invasive procedure. However, as for conventional THA as well, implant survivorship and mortality were markedly worse compared to results regarding osteoarthritis. Especially in elderly female patients with FNF, cementless short-stem THA is a concern and a cemented THA should be the first choice.

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, HipHip ProsthesisPeriprosthetic FracturesAgedFemaleFemurFemur NeckFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleProsthesis DesignProsthesis FailureReoperationTreatment OutcomeCementlessFemoral neck fracturesMigrationOptimysShort stemTotal hip arthroplasty

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