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01-11-2013 | In Brief
Classifications In Brief: Paprosky Classification of Acetabular Bone Loss
Authors:
Jessica J. M. Telleria, MD, Albert O. Gee, MD
Published in:
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®
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Issue 11/2013
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Excerpt
The incidence of THA revision has increased substantially during the last decade and is projected to nearly double by 2026 [
8,
9]. Aseptic loosening and osteolysis continue to be major challenges in hip reconstruction surgery; planning surgical treatments for these conditions requires accurate preoperative characterizations of the bone loss caused by these conditions, as preoperative planning is essential to ensure the appropriate equipment and prostheses are available. …