title: A scoring system to determine radiological loosening in cemented total hip arthroplasty.
abstract: A radiological scoring system was developed to identify grades of loosening of the components of a cemented hip replacement. In grade 1, there are mild changes, usually of minor significance; in grade 2 moderate changes which need regular observation, and in grade 3 severe changes which indicate impending failure. Three parameters are used for the socket, giving a score of 10 points, and 5 for the stem, with a score of 15 points. This method can be used to provide a comparison between different series with a long-term follow up.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California.
authors: D M
authors: DM
authors: Dall
authors: I D
authors: ID
authors: Learmonth
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Solomon
mesh_terms: D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies