Anterolateral soft tissue sparing approach to the hip. Surgical technique.
The long-term successful outcomes of total hip replacement led to an extension of the surgical indications to young and active patients. To achieve a prompt functional recovery, varying surgical techniques have been proposed. In this study we present our anterolateral soft tissue sparing approach characterised by a lesser dissection of the muscles, a capsular repair and an accurate soft tissue tensioning and reconstruction. The target of this procedure is a full and quick restoration of hip function, reducing the rate of early complications such as hip dislocation.
Toni
Aldo
A
1st Unit of Orthopaedic Surgery, Laboratory for Medical Technology (LTM), Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Pupilli 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy.
Traina
Francesco
F
De Fine
Marcello
M
Garagnani
Lorenzo
L
Cervini
Armando
A
Tassinari
Enrico
E
D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans