Hip arthroplasty for failed internal fixation of intertrochanteric fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background hip replacement is a satisfactory salvage procedure for failed fracture treatment despite the increased operative difficulty. Objectives the purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to review and study literature regarding conversion arthroplasty in patients with failed internal fixation of intertrochanteric fractures to evaluate the results, technical problems and complications, as well as the impact of different variable factors and age. associated with hip arthroplasty and to evaluate the functional outcomes and complications.. Materials and Methods A systematic review of 3 databases (PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase) was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Inclusion criteria were English-language studies that reported complications or functional outcomes after failed fixation of IT fractures with hip arthroplasty in adult subjects (18 years of age). Results About 2041 articles were found using search keywords as shown in PRISMA flow chart, By filtration and screening of the title and exclusion of unrelated articles, about 109 articles were found, By applications of all inclusion and exclusion criteria, only 8 articles were fit to undergo this meta-analysis. Conclusion So this study showed a significant improvement in functional outcome of hip arthroplasty after failed intertrochanteric fixations despite the relative complication rate of this procedure.