Internal fixation versus revision arthroplasty for Vancouver B2–B3 fractures: mortality and functional outcomes in frail patients. Insights from the PIPPAS study of 485 patients
Authors:
- Jesús MoretaJesús Moreta
- Héctor J. AguadoHéctor J. Aguado
- Pablo Castillón-BernalPablo Castillón-Bernal
- Josep M. Muñoz-VivesJosep M. Muñoz-Vives
- Pilar CamachoPilar Camacho
- Montsant Jornet-GibertMontsant Jornet-Gibert
- Jordi TeixidorJordi Teixidor
- Adela Pereda-MansoAdela Pereda-Manso
- Yaiza García-SánchezYaiza García-Sánchez
- Cristina Ojeda-ThiesCristina Ojeda-Thies
- Pablo García-PortabellaPablo García-Portabella
- Elvira Mateos ÁlvarezElvira Mateos Álvarez
Open Access
- 22 December 2025
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
- Vol. 26 (1) , 78
Abstract
Periprosthetic femoral fractures following hip arthroplasty (FH-PPF) represent a severe complication, especially in elderly patients with compromised healtKeywords
Funding Information
- Junta de Castilla y León (GRS 2371/A/21)
- Junta de Castilla y León (GRS 2794/A1/23)
- AO Foundation (PI-20-2041)
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