title: Early results and patient satisfaction after total hip arthroplasty using a minimally invasive anterolateral approach.
abstract: Rehabilitation and patient satisfaction following a modified anterolateral approach for implantation of a total hip replacement (THR) were reviewed following 72 consecutive cases. The Harris Hip and Merle d'Aubigné Scores were recorded at 6 and 12 weeks postoperatively. The patient's satisfaction with regard to the surgical result and the need for analgesia for mobilization were recorded. Rehabilitation was assessed by postoperative crutch use.Significant improvements of the Harris Hip and Merle d'Aubigné scores were demonstrated. All patients thought their surgical outcome was good or better. 2 patients needed pain medicine on an irregular basis and 4 patients used crutches at 12 weeks. This study demonstrates patient satisfaction and satisfactory rehabilitation following a modified antero-lateral approach for minimally-invasive implantation of THR.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Medicine, Göttingen, Germany. timwalde@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Tim Alexander
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Walde
authors.forename: Dirk
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Blattgerste
authors.forename: Stefan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sehmisch
authors.forename: Wolfgang
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kuttler
authors.forename: Hans-Joachim
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Walde
authors.forename: Georg
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Köster
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D056888:Patient Positioning; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D020127:Recovery of Function