Linea Aspera as Rotational Landmark for Tumor Endopostheses: A Computed Tomography Study.
This computed tomography study examined the reliability of the linea aspera as a rotational landmark in tumor endoprosthetic replacement by determining its cross-sectional location on the femur.
Benjamin E
BE
Tuy
Francis R
FR
Patterson
Division of Musculoskeletal Oncology, Department of Orthopaedics, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, Newark, NJ. beebeka@njms.rutgers.edu.
Kathleen S
KS
Beebe
Michael
M
Sirkin
Steven M
SM
Rivero
Joseph
J
Benevenia
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D018483:Diaphyses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005266:Femoral Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000072078:Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D055815:Young Adult