Initial results with a mini-posterior approach for total hip arthroplasty.
Implantation of the total hip prosthesis should always be as atraumatic as possible. The principle underlying this technique is to visualise the working area while keeping the aperture to a minimum, with a resulting reduction in trauma to the soft tissue. We present a new, improved single-incision approach in total hip arthroplasty: the mini-posterior approach. Preliminary results from 60 patients operated using this approach indicate rapid functional recovery, minimal postoperative pain, a reduced duration of hospitalisation, few complications, and optimal component positioning. Further follow-up is warranted.
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Clinique du Ter, BP 71, 56275 Ploemeur, France. stefprocyk@aol.com
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods*; D010149:Postoperative Pain; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D020127:Recovery of Function; D016896:Treatment Outcome