Primary total hip arthroplasty: intraoperative decisions and surgical techniques.
Intraoperative decisions and surgical techniques are important factors in the success of a total hip arthroplasty. Each of the available surgical exposures has advantages and disadvantages. Reproducing accurate leg length and precisely implanting the acetabular and femoral components also are critical.
Dennis
Douglas A
DA
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Colorado Joint Replacement, Denver, Colorado, USA.
Kim
Raymond H
RH
Thornhill
Thomas S
TS
Trousdale
Robert T
RT
D000077:Acetabulum / Q000601:surgery; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*