Does an additional attachment plate improve fixation in Vancouver type B1 and C periprosthetic femoral fractures? A retrospective comparative study
Using an additional plate in the treatment of well-fixed periprosthetic femoral fractures yielded better clinical outcomes compared to cases without an additional plate. Lower rates of nonunion or delayed union and improved overall healing were observed in the augmented group.
Authors
- Ji Wan Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3524-8706)
- Soo-Hwan Jung
- Chul‐Ho Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9233-5358)
- Jae Suk Chang
Institutions
- Asan Medical Center (KR)
- University of Ulsan (KR)
- Inje University Busan Paik Hospital (KR)
- National Police Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Published
- 2025-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08762-1
- Primary Topic
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- National Research Foundation of Korea
- Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea