Surgical Approaches in Hip Replacement · Vastus intermedius Attachments cut: Vastus lateralis...
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Surgical Approaches in Hip Replacement Posterior Approach- Historically higher dislocation rate Technically easier approach- one assistant Mini incision possible Antero-lateral/ Lateral approach Lateral position Lower dislocation rate Good visibility of acetabulum Anterior approach Supine position Lower dislocation rate Technical more difficult- complications
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Surgical Approaches in Hip Replacement
Posterior Approach-Historically higher dislocation rateTechnically easier approach- one assistantMini incision possible
Antero-lateral/ Lateral approachLateral positionLower dislocation rateGood visibility of acetabulum
Anterior approachSupine positionLower dislocation rateTechnical more difficult- complications