[Single-image roentgen analysis for the measurement of hip endoprosthesis migration]

A method to determine migration of hip endoprostheses is described. Migration is measured by means of standard AP radiographs and therefore can also be evaluated in retrospective studies. Measurement is conducted in X-ray studies displayed on a computer screen. Enhancement of bony structures by application of filters is available. The developed software can be used with common commercially available computers and X-ray scanners, and does not require special hardware. Several methods to determine accuracy are described. The accuracy of the described method is about 1 mm (95% confidence limit), which compares favourably with other methods, but is less accurate than roentgen stereophotogrammetry. For other methods, accuracy was not determined adequately. Two years after implantation, revision within the first 10 years of follow-up can be predicted with a sensitivity and specificity of more than 80%.