Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Arthroplasty Today, cilt.36, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus)
Background: Proximal femoral replacement (PFR) has gained popularity in nononcological reconstruction surgeries over recent decades. However, there is sparse literature on its application in extensive bone defects following 2-stage revision treatment for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). This study retrospectively evaluates the clinical and functional outcomes, complication rates, and prosthesis survivorship in patients undergoing PFR surgery for severe bone defects due to 2-stage PJI treatment. Method: This single-center retrospective study analyzed patients who underwent PFR as part of a 2-stage treatment for hip arthroplasty-related PJI between 2010 and 2020. All patients had extensive proximal femoral bone loss (Paprosky type 3B and 4) before the PFR surgery. Inclusion required a minimum follow-up period of 24 months. Functional outcomes were evaluated using the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Score (MSTS), while PFR prosthesis failure was classified according to Henderson's Classification. Combined PFR and acetabular prosthesis survival was determined using Kaplan–Meier survival curves. Results: Thirty-four patients (21 women and 13 men, average age 72.9) were included in the study. The mean follow-up was 75 months (range: 24-132). Pre-PFR surgeries averaged 3.88 per patient (range: 2-13). Mechanical complications were present in 7 patients (20.6%), nonmechanical complications in 8 (23.5%), and 2 patients (5.9%) had both. The mean MSTS score was 66.74%. The all-cause complication-free survival rate was 80% in the second year and decreased to 52% by the fifth year. The all-cause revision-free rate was 73 % in the second year and decreased to 47% by the fifth year. Conclusions: PFR is effective for limb salvage in complex cases but comes with high mechanical and non-mechanical complications and moderate to poor survival rates. While larger femoral heads and constrained liners help reduce dislocation, infection remains a significant issue. The gap between high MSTS scores and difficulties in daily activities signals a need for improved functional assessment tools. These findings highlight the persistent challenges in managing PJIs.