NCB-plating in the treatment of geriatric and periprosthetic femoral fractures - 05/11/12
, S. Ruchholtz b, T. Efe a, S. Fuchs-Winkelmann a, A. Krüger b, D. Kreslo b, R. Zettl b
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Summary |
Background |
The aim of this study is the presentation of the polyaxial locking NCB-plate in the treatment of femoral fractures, especially in elderly patients and in proximity of a prosthetic implant. The reduction and fixation of these fractures is a challenging surgical procedure with high complication rates reported up to 40%.
Patients and methods |
A total of 72 patients with femoral fractures had polyaxial locking plate osteosynthesis. Indications included fractures of the shaft and around an implant. Concerning surgical procedures, three different standardized techniques were performed: (1) minimally invasive with percutaneous distal insertion using a targeting device; (2) mini-open with additional cerclage wire via the same approach and (3) a conventional open reduction and internal fixation. Data collection included intraoperative data and early complications at 6, 24 and 52 weeks. Fifty-two patients had an implant or prosthesis in situ. Thirty-three patients were treated by technique (1), 32 patients had mini-open surgery and seven patients conventional open surgery.
Results |
Thirty-nine patients attended clinical follow-up after 52 weeks. Twenty-two patients were interviewed by telephone, two were untraceable and nine patients had died. Bony consolidation without secondary loss of reduction was confirmed after 52 weeks in all patients but two. Plate breakage occurred in these two at 25 and 31 weeks after surgery due to non-union. Implant related complications (17% in total) lead to surgical revision in five other cases: two deep wound infections as well as three minor revisions. When itemizing complications according to surgical technique used, most major complications occurred following open surgery.
Conclusion |
The availability of polyaxial locking implants widened the range of indications for plate fixation in femoral fractures. The advantages of the polyaxial locking implant combined with minimally invasive surgical technique contribute to successful management of this population category. Early revision rate is noticeably lower compared to similar procedures.
Level of evidence |
IV retrospective series.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Periprosthetic, Femoral fracture, Polyaxial locking, Minimally invasive, NCB-plate
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Vol 98 - N° 7
P. 765-772 - novembre 2012 Regresar al número
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