Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis This chapter focuses on the minimally invasive posterior approach for total hip replacement. It presents indications and contraindications as well as the surgical technique. The current…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The primary goals of total hip arthroplasty are to relieve pain and restore function. To achieve this reproducibly, initial implant stability, restoration of proper hip biomechanics,…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The specialized problems associated with a total hip arthroplasty after an acetabular fracture are characterized by the initial conservative or operative treatment. In general, poorer clinical…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Osteonecrosis of the hip is a disease with many different etiologies that often leads to femoral head collapse and premature hip arthritis. This disease often occurs…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Neurovascular injuries are rare after total hip arthroplasty but can result in considerable functional impairment. Total hip arthroplasty nerve injuries are reported in 1% to 2%…
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…
