title: Hip election radiographic plane (HERP) in the preoperative planning of prostheses with femoral neck preservation.
abstract: In the preoperative radiographic planning of total hip prosthesis implantation, the hip election radiographic plane (HERP) is an essential, "dedicated" tool, i.e. it is indispensable for correct implant planning, especially as regards the femoral component and specifically some types of devices which, like the Biodynamic or CFP prostheses, allow preservation of the femoral neck.
authors.affiliation: Dipartimento di Scienze Motorie e Riabilitative, Università degli Studi, Genova.
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Molfetta
authors.forename: Enrico
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Biggi
authors.forename: Giacomo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Garlaschi
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures; D005272:Femur Neck; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome