title: [New technique for a hip arthrodesis using an anterior approach and a ventral plate].
abstract: The authors present a new technique for fusion of the hip joint through an anterior approach (Smith-Petersen) with the use of a ventral plate and a lateral compression screw. The indications for fusion of the hip joint are discussed and some cases are presented. The advantages of this technique are that strong bone stock for fixation is used on the pelvic side, that the abductor muscles and vascularization of the femoral head are left intact, and that no external fixation (cast) is routinely used for after-treatment.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universität Bern.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Siebenrock
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gautier
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Matta
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mehne
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ganz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome
vernacular_title: Neue Technik einer Hüftarthrodese mit einem anterioren Zugang und ventraler Platte.