Brief Article
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World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2013; 4(4): 303-308
Published online Oct 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i4.303
Table 1 Definition of loosening of cemented femoral stem
Potential looseningradiolucency (linear-focal) < 2 mm
Probable looseninglinear radiolucenc > 2 mm or
focal radiolucency > 5 mm
Definitive looseninglinear radiolucency > 2 mm all around