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SynthesisAnnals of medicine2025

Risk factors for periprosthetic femoral fractures following hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Wei-Qiang Zhao, Ke-Qin Yu, Rong-Zhen Xie, Yu-Feng Liang, Jie-Feng Huang

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  5. Osteoporosis and osteoporosis therapies as determinants of implant fixation failure in arthroplasty and spinal fusion constructs: a position statement from the Fracture Working Group of the Council of Scientific Advisors of the International Osteoporosis Foundation.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2026
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5 authors.

Wei-Qiang ZhaoDepartment of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Ke-Qin YuThe First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Rong-Zhen XieDepartment of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Yu-Feng LiangDepartment of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0006-3832-7289
Jie-Feng HuangDepartment of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1982-6641

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPeriprosthetic femoral fracture (PPFF) is a serious complication following hip arthroplasty. The objective of this study was to determine the risk factors for PPFF following hip arthroplasty from existing studies.

methodsA comprehensive systematic search was performed in 4 databases: Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. The last search was carried out on 26th July 2024. We focused on identifying risk factors for PPFF following hip arthroplasty. Study eligibility required PPFF as an outcome and reporting of associated risk factors. Quality assessment was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS), with evidence certainty evaluated via Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE). Meta-analyses employed both fixed-effect and random-effects models to pool odds ratios for identified risk factors.

resultsOut of 1553 articles, 36 studies published between 2006 and 2024 were included. Risk factors associated with increased incidence of PPFF ranges from very Low to High. High-quality evidence supported the use of uncemented stems (Odds Ratio [OR]: 3.36, 95% Confidence Interval [95% CI]: 3.02-3.74), major teaching hospital (OR: 2.04, 95% CI: 1.37-3.05). Moderate-quality evidence: female gender (OR: 1.60, 95% CI: 1.43-1.78), morbid obesity (OR: 1.44, 95% CI: 1.01-2.16), higher Deyo-Charlson index (OR: 1.44, 95% CI: 1.18-1.77), rheumatoid arthritis (OR: 1.89, 95% CI: 1.16-3.06), femoral Dorr type C (OR: 4.23, 95% CI: 2.82-6.33). Low evidence: age > 70 years (OR: 1.67, 95% CI: 1.19-2.34), revision hip arthroplasty (OR: 2.60, 95% CI: 1.59-4.27). BMI > 30 and history of hip surgery are not the risk (very low). Diagonized as osteoarthritis before surgery is a protective factor (OR:0.51, 95%CI: 0.40-0.65, quality = High).

conclusionThis meta-analysis provided some low-to-high evidence about the risk of PPFF following hip arthroplasty. It's recommended that clinicians consider these risk factors when evaluating patients for hip arthroplasty and take steps to mitigate their impact, like optimizing patients health preoperatively, using cemented stems, and monitoring high-risk patients closely.

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, HipFemoral FracturesPeriprosthetic FracturesPostoperative ComplicationsFemaleHip ProsthesisHumansIncidenceMaleRisk Factorscomplicationhip arthroplastyPeriprosthetic femoral fracturerisk factor

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PMID40265296
PMCPMC12172086

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