Classification and management of acetabular abnormalities in total hip arthroplasty

Total hip arthroplasty, for both primary and revision operations, frequently involves bony abnormalities of the acetabulum. No standard nomenclature currently exists for the definition of acetabular deficiencies. A classification system is presented to assist in the preoperative evaluation and to pr...

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Published in:	Clinical orthopaedics and related research no. 243; p. 126
Main Authors:	D'Antonio, J A, Capello, W N, Borden, L S, Bargar, W L, Bierbaum, B F, Boettcher, W G, Steinberg, M E, Stulberg, S D, Wedge, J H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-1989
Subjects:	Acetabulum - diagnostic imaging Acetabulum - surgery Adult Bone Diseases - classification Bone Diseases - diagnostic imaging Bone Diseases - surgery Female Hip Prosthesis Humans Male Middle Aged Radiography
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Summary:	Total hip arthroplasty, for both primary and revision operations, frequently involves bony abnormalities of the acetabulum. No standard nomenclature currently exists for the definition of acetabular deficiencies. A classification system is presented to assist in the preoperative evaluation and to provide a treatment protocol for these defects.
ISSN:	0009-921X
DOI:	10.1097/00003086-198906000-00019