Novel classification system for periprosthetic distal femoral fractures: a consideration for comminution.

Autor: Laubach LK; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, PO Box 980153, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA., Sharma V; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, PO Box 980153, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA., Krumme JW; KC Orthopedic Alliance, UMKC, 3651 College Blvd, Leawood, KS, 66211, USA., Larkin K; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, PO Box 980153, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA., Satpathy J; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, PO Box 980153, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA. jibanananda.satpathy@vcuhealth.org.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie [Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol] 2023 Aug; Vol. 33 (6), pp. 2541-2546. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 12.
DOI: 10.1007/s00590-022-03468-9
Abstrakt: Purpose: Comminution is an aspect of periprosthetic distal femoral fractures (PDFFs) that can influence postoperative outcomes and treatment selection, but is not included in current classification systems. We propose a new classification system for PDFFs based on comminution and cortical reads. This study aims to prove its reliability and efficacy to predict fracture severity and guide treatment.
Methods: A retrospective chart review of patients treated with single or dual locking plates for PDFFs was performed. Two fellowship-trained orthopedic joint reconstruction specialists used available imaging to classify each PDFF as either type 1 (minimal or no comminution allowing for reconstruction of medial and lateral cortices), type 2 (comminution reasonably allowing for reconstruction of either medial or lateral cortex), and type 3 (extensive comminution not allowing reasonable reconstruction of medial or lateral cortex). Each PDFF was then analyzed for radiographic outcomes including lateral distal femoral angle (LDFA) and the posterior distal femoral angle (PDFA).
Results: Interobserver reliability assessed by Cohen's Kappa statistic was 0.707, and average intraobserver reliability was 0.843, showing substantial reliability. Type 3 PDFFs had greater varus deformity than type 1 (p = 0.0457) or 2 (0.0198).
Conclusion: The proposed classification system accounts for comminution, demonstrates strong interobserver and intraobserver reliability, and can be used to guide treatment in regard to single versus dual plating.
Level of Evidence: Retrospective comparative study, Level IV.
(© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag France SAS, part of Springer Nature.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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