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Figure C depicts a Vancouver B2 periprosthetic fracture, which is optimally treated with a long-stem, fully porous-coated, revision femoral prosthesis. The Vancouver classification for total hip periprosthetic femoral fractures takes into account the three most important factors in management of these injuries: the site of the fracture, the stability of the femoral component, and the quality of the surrounding femoral bone stock. Type A fractures include those involving the lesser trochanter or the greater trochanter. Type B fractures occur around the stem or just below it. More specifically, B1 fractures have a well fixed stem, B2 fractures have a loose stem but good proximal bone stock and B3 fractures have a loose stem with proximal bone that is of poor quality or severely comminuted. Type C fractures are well below the tip of the femoral stem. O'Shea et al. assessed the outcome of patients with Vancouver type B2 and B3 periprosthetic fractures treated with femoral revision using an uncemented extensively porous-coated implant. Union of the fracture was successfully achieved in 20 of the 22 patients. Overall, they found good early survival rates and a low incidence of nonunion using this implant. Figure A depicts a radiograph of a Vancouver type C periprosthetic femur fracture, occurring distal to the stem of the total hip arthroplasty. Figure B demonstrates a Vancouver type A periprosthetic fracture of the greater trochanter. Figure C is an x-ray of a Vancouver type B2 periprosthetic fracture adjacent to the stem with an unstable implant, but adequate bone stock. Figure D depicts a radiograph of a Vancouver type C periprosthetic femur fracture, occurring distal to the stem of the total hip arthroplasty. Figure E is a Vancouver type B1 periprosthetic fracture at the level of the stem that is well fixed. Illustration A shows a table summarizing the Vancouver classification of periprosthetic femur fractures and the corresponding management options. Incorrect Answers: Answer 1: Vancouver type C fractures are best treated with ORIF using a plate. Answer 2: Vancouver type A (GT) fractures are typically managed using cerclage wiring or trochanteric claw plating, if displaced Answer 4: Vancouver type C fractures are best treated with ORIF using a plate. Answer 5: Vancouver type B1 fractures, are managed by ORIF using cerclage cables and locking plates.
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