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Orthop. Clin. North Am. · Apr 2004
Comparative StudyMinimally invasive versus standard incision anterolateral hip replacement: a comparative study.
- Jonathan R Howell, Bassam A Masri, and Clive P Duncan.
- Department of Orthopedics, University of British Columbia, 910 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E3, Canada.
- Orthop. Clin. North Am. 2004 Apr 1;35(2):153-62.
AbstractThe results of the authors' study show that total hip arthroplasty can be performed safely through a minimal incision anterolateral approach. The authors' early results with this technique have demonstrated an increase in the length of operation compared with a standard approach, despite selection of smaller patients, but the authors expect this result will change with further experience. No benefit has been found with respect to perioperative blood loss, but the authors' results do suggest that for patients without additional medical problems, this technique may lead to a reduction in the length of hospital stay. Further study is required to clarify the benefits conferred by a minimal incision anterolateral approach.
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