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. 2007 Feb 15;32(2):173–179. doi: 10.1007/s00264-006-0303-8

Table 2.

Radiographic criteria for loosening of an acetabular reinforcement ring according to Siebenrock et al. [20]

Grade of loosening Criteria
Definitely loose New breakage of screws used to fix the acetabular reinforcement device
Evidence of acetabular migration
Complete, progressive radiolucent line present medially and superiorly or around the screws
Probably loose Progressive radiolucencies present medially or superiorly