Open AccessIndependent Analysis of the Dorr Classification of Proximal Femoral Morphology: A Reliability Study
Author(s) -
Samuel S. Wellman,
David E. Attarian,
Ramon A. Ruberte Thiele,
Evgeny Krynetskiy
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
duke orthopaedic journal/duke orthopaedic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2231-5136
pISSN - 2231-5055
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10017-1063
Subject(s) - reliability (semiconductor) , medicine , orthodontics , morphology (biology) , physical therapy , biology , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics , genetics
The purpose of this study was to assess the inter- and intraobserver reliability through visual perception of a previously described classification system of proximal femoral morphology. The interobserver reliability ranged from slight to moderate across testing. Experience appears to play a role as the intratester reliability did not differ with fellowship trained attending physicians, but differences were seen with junior- and senior-level residents. The diversity of the proximal femoral morphology likely represents a continuum rather than three distinct shapes. This may imply that for many proximal femoral canals, characterization of a single type may not be possible. Further research is warranted to determine the clinical significance of these findings. Jennings JM, Thiele RAR, Krynetskiy E, Wellman SS, Attarian DE, Bolognesi MP. Independent Analysis of the Dorr Classification of Proximal Femoral Morphology: A Reliability Study. The Duke Orthop J 2016;6(1):12-16.