A modified direct lateral approach in total hip arthroplasty

Pai VS
Healthcare Hawkes Bay, Hastings, New Zealand

A modified lateral approach of Hardinge allows adequate access for orientation of the implant was described. Although this approach is more difficult than the posterior approach, there is a learning curve, when mastered, it'll definitely reduce the incidence of dislocation. In the Author's opinion, this approach should be used routinely for total hip arthroplasty for fractured neck of femur where the incidence of dislocation is unacceptably high using the posterior approach.

 
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery 2002, 10(1):35–9
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last updated Dec 1, 2002