A Rare Case of Open (Gustilo II) Periprosthetic Fracture (Vancouver B2) in a Polytraumatized Patient

Document Type : CASE REPORT

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1 San Luigi Gonzaga, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Orbassano (Turin), Italy/Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy

2 Michele and Pietro Ferrero Hospital, Verduno, Italy

Abstract

Periprosthetic femoral fracture is the third most frequent complication after total hip replacement (THR). It is mainly caused by low-energy trauma in the elderly. Open periprosthetic fractures are significantly rarer and are caused by high-energy trauma. Here we present a case of a 73-year-old man who sustained an open (Gustilo II) left periprosthetic femoral fracture with an unstable femoral component (Vancouver B2). After an early stabilization with a temporary external fixator, a single-stage revision using a tapered long femoral stem was performed. At the last follow-up (3.2 years), the patient was satisfied and walked without pain and aids, and the Harris Hip Score was 83.5. No signs of infection or osteolysis were present in the last radiographs.
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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Volume 11, Issue 11
November 2023
Pages 717-720

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  • Receive Date: 04 April 2023
  • Revise Date: 14 May 2023
  • Accept Date: 10 May 2023

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