title: The two-incision minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty: technique and results.
abstract: Minimally invasive surgery has the potential for minimizing surgical trauma, pain, and recovery time in patients having THA. This minimally invasive two-incision total hip technique was found to be safe and facilitated a rapid patient recovery. Further-more, unique instruments and fluoroscopic assistance ensure accurate component position and alignment. This technique is technically challenging, however; as such, proper training, including cadaveric training, is essential to minimize complications and ensure success.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 1063, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. Rberger@ortho4.pro.rpslmc.edu
authors.forename: Richard A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Berger
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Duwelius
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome