title: Classification of femoral abnormalities in total hip arthroplasty.
abstract: Bony abnormalities of the femur can significantly complicate total hip arthroplasty both for the primary and revision operations. No standard nomenclature exists for the description of these femoral abnormalities. A classification system is presented to standardize nomenclature, assist in preoperative planning, and to assist in the reporting of these defects.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: D'Antonio
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: McCarthy
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Bargar
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Borden
authors.forename: W N
authors.initials: WN
authors.lastname: Cappelo
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Collis
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Steinberg
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Wedge
mesh_terms: D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000145:classification; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000145:classification; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000145:classification; D005269:Femur / Q000002:abnormalities*; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000145:classification; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000145:classification; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning