ArticleArthroplasty today2026
Reverse Dorr Classification of Lateral Knee Radiographs: A Qualitative Assessment of Bone Quality in Total Knee Arthroplasty.
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Background: The Dorr classification is the standard radiographic method for assessing proximal femur bone quality and guiding implant selection in total hip arthroplasty (THA); however, a similar method has not been established for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Previous studies have demonstrated that radiographic parameters of the distal femur, specifically the ratio of the inner vs outer cortical diameter on lateral knee radiographs, are associated with bone mineral density. The aim of this study was to develop an efficient, reproducible, and qualitative classification system of the distal femur that correlates with bone mineral density to guide implant selection in TKA. Methods: A retrospective review of 200 TKA patients with preoperative dual-energy radiograph absorptiometry (DXA) within 1 year of TKA at a single institution was performed. Preoperative lateral knee radiographs were independently reviewed and the degree of anterior cortical taper of the distal femur between the trochlea and a point one patella height (Reverse Dorr 1 [RD1]) or two patella heights (RD2) proximal to the trochlea was graded as Reverse Dorr A, B, or C. Results: The Reverse Dorr classification system was associated with DXA T-score, intraoperative physician assessment, and demonstrated moderate to strong interobserver agreement. Reverse Dorr A femurs had a 59-70% predicted probability of normal bone, whereas Reverse Dorr C femurs had a 66-76% predicted probability of osteoporosis. Conclusions: The Reverse Dorr classification system is an efficient and reproducible assessment of preoperative bone quality and may serve to inform implant selection in TKA.
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