8: Supine Direct Anterior Approach Technique Without Traction Steven Yang Alexander L. Neuwirth Anthony S. Unger H. John Cooper Key Learning Points Understand the potential benefits of performing the direct…
7: Training and Education for the Direct Anterior Approach Jose A. Rodriguez Tim P. Lovell John F. Sloboda Joseph T. Moskal Key Learning Points When selecting patients, favor thin patients…
6: Direct Anterior Approach for Hip Replacement: The Learning Curve Hari P. Bezwada Key Learning Points Reasons to learn the direct anterior approach (DAA) are enhanced recovery, muscle sparing, and…
5: Indications for the Direct Anterior Approach Kevin Campbell Christopher E. Pelt Key Learning Points Understand the indications and contraindications for the direct anterior approach (DAA). Classify straightforward versus more…
4: Surgical Anatomy of the Anterior Hip and Thigh John V. Horberg Benjamin R. Coobs Key Learning Points Understand the pertinent surgical anatomy about the hip encountered during the direct…
1: Introduction Kristaps J. Keggi This introduction is a collection of personal recollections of total hip surgery, the anterior approach, and some general thoughts. It was 1970 and the beginning…
3: Why I Switched to the Direct Anterior Approach: Expert Practice Perspectives From Leading Surgeons William J. Hozack Keith R. Berend Jose A. Rodriguez Neil P. Sheth Introduction Change can…
2: A Definitive History of the Direct Anterior Approach David A. Molho Neil Pathak Lee E. Rubin Kristaps J. Keggi Introduction We explore the motivations that drew surgeons and patients…
