Direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty.
This article describes the surgical technique for total hip arthroplasty using the single-incision direct anterior approach. The authors believe the direct anterior approach has significant advantages, including minimal soft tissue trauma, resulting in faster postoperative mobilization and rehabilitation. The small incision scar also results in better cosmesis.
Bender
Benjamin
B
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute of Orthopaedics, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. BenjaminBender@hotmail.com
Nogler
Michael
M
Hozack
William J
WJ
D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans