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Table 5 Outcomes of the conversion rate to THA and complications

From: Fibula allograft propping as an effective treatment for early-stage osteonecrosis of the femoral head: a systematic review

Study

Rate of conversion to THA

Rate of conversion to THA based on stage (ARCO)

Complication (n)

Wei et al.

19%

9, mild pyrexia

3, minor wound hematoma

3, deep infection

Zeng et al.

22%

IIB, 0%

IIC, 22%

1, weakness of ankle and foot

Wu et al.

34.5%

IIA, 3.44%

IIB, 17.24%

IIC, 3.44%

IIIA, 10.34%

Cao et al.

3.44%

19.23%

1, subtrochanteric fracture

Feng et al.

4.35%

IIIB, 10.71%

14.49%

IIC, 20%

IIIB, 16.67%

IIIC, 30%

1, superficial wound infection

2, greater trochanter pain