title: Approaches for primary total hip replacement.
abstract: In total hip replacement surgeons can choose from a various number of approaches, from posterior, lateral or direct anterior. Excellent results can be achieved with all approaches and there is no evidence for the use of a specific approach. Minimally invasive operating techniques might further contribute to that success. Early rehabilitation and functional outcome can be improved by the introduction of evidence based clinical pathways irrespective to the used approach.
authors: Birshofklinik Hirslanden, Münchenstein - Switzerland.
authors: Thomas
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authors: Ilchmann
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D056888:Patient Positioning; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D058996:Quality Improvement; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome