title: Distally fixed scaffold technique for the management of Vancouver B3 periprosthetic fractures.
abstract: Periprosthetic femoral fractures with associated severe bone loss are challenging problems to treat. High failure rates are reported throughout the literature for the various surgical options. The novel distally fixed scaffold technique is a rapid procedure with reduced blood loss and high versatility that allows early mobilization. Early results have been promising, but further long-term data are required.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, University of British Columbia, 3114-910 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E3, Canada.
authors.forename: Corey J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Richards
authors.forename: Clive P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Duncan
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous