Operative Fixation of a Humeral Shaft Periprosthetic Fracture After IlluminOss: A Case Report.

Authors :: Kucharik MP
Andrews R
John MP
Ohanisian L
Sullivan A
Chebli C
Source :: JBJS case connector [JBJS Case Connect] 2023 Oct 27; Vol. 13 (4). Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 27 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Case: An 82-year-old man sustained a periprosthetic fracture after IlluminOss photodynamic bone stabilization system (PBSS) stabilization for an impending pathologic fracture. Nonoperative management was unsuccessful, and he subsequently underwent operative fixation, which featured lag screw fixation of the spiral distal humeral shaft fracture and osteotomy followed by plate fixation of the pathologic humeral shaft fracture.<br />Conclusion: This is the first article to report this complication with IlluminOss PBSS stabilization and details regarding revision surgery.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure: The Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest forms are provided with the online version of the article (http://links.lww.com/JBJSCC/C234).<br /> (Copyright © 2023 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated.)

Subjects :: Male
Humans
Aged, 80 and over
Fracture Healing
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Humerus
Periprosthetic Fractures etiology
Periprosthetic Fractures surgery
Humeral Fractures surgery
Humeral Fractures, Distal
Fractures, Spontaneous

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