title: Anterior-supine minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty: defining the learning curve.
abstract: 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.
authors: Joint Implant Surgeons, Inc., 7277 Smith's Mill Road, New Albany, OH 43054, USA.
authors: Brian E
authors: BE
authors: Seng
authors: Keith R
authors: KR
authors: Berend
authors: Andrew F
authors: AF
authors: Ajluni
authors: Adolph V
authors: AV
authors: Lombardi
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures