Open reduction and locked compression plate fixation, with or without allograft strut, for periprosthetic fractures in patients who had a well-fixed femoral stem: a retrospective study with an average 2-year follow-up

Abstract Background The use of cortical strut allograft has not been determined for Vancouver type B1 or C fracture. This study aimed to evaluate the short-term efficacy of locking compression plating with or without cortical strut allograft in managing these types of fractures. Methods We retrospec...

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Main Authors: Hui Lv, Xing Guo, Yuan Hui Wang, Zhong Jie Zhang, Long Fei Zou, Hao Xue, Deng Hua Huang, Mei Yun Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05008-2