The stracathro approach to the hip.
A new approach to the hip joint is described in which the integrity of the gluteus medius is preserved. It provides good exposure of the hip while causing the least disturbance to the abductor mechanism.
D002062:Bursitis / Q000209:etiology; D006615:Hip / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans