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The widely adopted Gruen Zone classification has disadvantages and is unlikely to be reflective of uncemented biomechanics. We propose a simpler system for describing these changes and introduce its relevance clinically.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In a single-centre retrospective study CORAIL THR stems implanted between 2010 and 2013 were analysed. On postoperative radiographs 2 parallel \u201cSKY\u201d lines divided the stem bone interface into 3 zones A, B and C. 1 year and 5\u2009years postoperative radiographs were reviewed by 5 surgeons for the presence and location of RLLs. The revision rates of the UK\u2019s National Joint Registry were correlated with the presence of RLLs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>1113 stems were included.331 (29.7%) had RLLs, 273 (24.5%) in zone A only, 50 (4.5%) in zones A and B and 8 (0.7%) in all 3 zones A, B and C. In absence of RRLs in zone A, no RLLs were identified in the other zones. 73% RRLs appeared in the first postoperative year, the remaining at 5\u2009years follow-up.<\/jats:p>\n                    <jats:p>1.8% (20 of 1113) stems were revised. The revision rate for stems with RLLs in zone A alone was 2.9%, with RLLs in zone A and B it was 12% and with RLLs in all 3 zones it was 12.5%.<\/jats:p>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The odds of revision were 4.7 times higher (\n                      <jats:italic>p\u2009=<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u20090.007) with RLLs in Zone A and 6.6 times higher (\n                      <jats:italic>p\u2009&lt;<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u20090.001) with RLLs in Zones B and C compared to those without.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The SKY lines can be used to classify RLLs and predict the risk of revision for the CORAIL stem. Stems with RLLs progressing beyond the first SKY line from zone A into Zone B\u2013C should be considered higher risk for revision and hence followed-up closely for signs of failure. Absence of RLLs or RLLs in Zone A only can be discharged to patient-initiated follow-up.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1177\/11207000251345995","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,6,9]],"date-time":"2025-06-09T01:16:48Z","timestamp":1749431808000},"page":"344-352","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/sage-journals-update-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["The SKY is the limit \u2013 a novel system for interpreting radiolucent lines around CORAIL uncemented total hip arthroplasty stems: a proof-of-concept study"],"prefix":"10.1177","volume":"35","author":[{"given":"James E","family":"Miller","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, UK"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3905-7816","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Ibrahim Inzarul","family":"Haq","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, UK"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Elizabeth","family":"Hedge","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, UK"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Paul","family":"Saunders","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, Warwick, UK"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Muhamed M","family":"Farhan-Alanie","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, UK"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-0415-263X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Siew Wan","family":"Hee","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Research and Development, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Ajay","family":"Chourasia","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, Warwick, UK"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Prasad","family":"Rao","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, Warwick, UK"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Steve K","family":"Young","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, Warwick, UK"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"179","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,6,8]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_3_2_2_2","article-title":"Total hip arthroplasty \u2013 over 100 years of operative history","volume":"3","author":"Knight SR","year":"2011","unstructured":"Knight SR, Aujla R, Biswas SP. 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