Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS This chapter presents a technique for performing minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty by using a posterior mini-incision as well as current evidence supporting this procedure. Minimally…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The central aims of proximal femoral fracture management are to provide either early stable internal fixation or replacement arthroplasty to relieve pain and allow early mobilization…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Minimally invasive single-incision direct anterior approach surgery is completed by an 8- to 10-cm incision. The incision is positioned more laterally to protect the lateral femoral…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Total hip arthroplasty in the presence of proximal femoral deformity is a technically demanding operation that requires extensive preoperative planning to determine the choice of implants,…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic childhood illness characterized by multiple joint involvement and systemic manifestations. The symptoms can be severely limiting and difficult to manage…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Hip resurfacing has now shown good mid-term results in Great Britain and is gaining popularity in the United States. Understanding the proper indications and surgical pitfalls…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: The periacetabular osteotomy is an effective procedure for correcting the structural abnormalities and dynamic instability associated with acetabular dysplasia. Mid- and long-term clinical results from multiple…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: This chapter outlines the advantages and disadvantages of hip arthrodesis. Patient selection and the possibility of revision to a total hip arthroplasty in the future are…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: This chapter outlines the indications, surgical technique, and anticipated complications of the Chiari osteotomy for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip secondary to acetabular dysplasia….
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Femoroacetabular impingement is a pathologic condition in which structural abnormalities of the femoral head-neck junction and/or acetabulum result in repetitive abutment between the proximal femur and…
