Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency Workup

  • Author: Michael G Dennis, MD; Chief Editor: William L Jaffe, MD   more...
 
Updated: Jan 11, 2012
 

Imaging Studies

  • The Aitken classification, which is the most widely used classification, classifies proximal femoral focal deficiency into 4 categories based on the radiographic appearance.[14] Remember that late ossification may occur, whereby the bone may be present but not visualized radiographically. Occasionally, push-pull comparison radiographs, as well as abduction-adduction views, are necessary to distinguish between class A and class B. Arthrography also can be helpful.[7, 9, 19, 20]
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Michael G Dennis, MD  Consulting Surgeon, Orthopedic Care and Sports Medicine Center, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center

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James Hale, MD  Staff Physician, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases

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William L Jaffe, MD  Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University School of Medicine; Vice Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases

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William L Jaffe, MD  Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University School of Medicine; Vice Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases

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