Surgical approaches to the hip for total hip arthroplastyAccredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England*
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has revolutionized the treatment of hip arthritis. The procedure can be performed using a variety of surgical approaches, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. This module aims at reviewing the various surgical approaches for THA and provides pros and cons based on clinical outcomes. Expert surgeons debate on the best surgical approach to perform in THA and discuss associated dislocation rates.
Contributors:
- Dr Mathias Bostrom, United States of America
- Professor Michael Leunig, Switzerland
- Dr John Masonis, United States of America
- Dr Richard McCalden, Canada
- Mr Philip Roberts, United Kingdom
- Dr José Rodriguez, United States of America
- Professor Roland Villburger, Germany