Anterior-supine minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty: defining the learning curve.
The anterior-supine intermuscular approach is a truly muscle-sparing approach to total hip arthroplasty with a low complication rate. The advantages include improved early recovery and return to everyday activities. The authors found the learning curve to be around 40 cases and 6 months in a high-volume joint surgeon's practice. This article provides a detailed description of the surgical approach, including the use of a standard operating room table and fluoroscopy. Cadaver dissections and one-on-one mentoring are recommended when implementing this approach in one's practice.
Seng
Brian E
BE
Joint Implant Surgeons, Inc., 7277 Smith's Mill Road, New Albany, OH 43054, USA.
Berend
Keith R
KR
Ajluni
Andrew F
AF
Lombardi
Adolph V
AV
D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures