Periprosthetic Fractures About the Hip

Introduction: Little research has examined postrehabilitation functional outcomes of periprosthetic hip fractures. Predicted functional deficits and acceptable rehabilitation outcomes for these patients are not established. This study aimed to compare functional outcomes of periprosthetic fractures to matched patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA). Materials and Methods: Cases with periprosthetic fracture (PPF) were matched for age, gender, and surgeon to primary THA cases. Only patients who had completed at least 1 year of rehabilitation were included. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) scores were calculated for all surviving cases with PPF and primary THA. Secondary outcomes included length of stay and mortality. Statistical analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel and the 2-tailed Wilcoxon signed rank test. A P value of