Acute Hip Fracture
Acute Hip Fracture Adam Hart Daniel J. Berry Key Concepts The first decision to make when treating a patient with an acute femoral neck fracture is to consider internal fixation…
Uncemented Tapered Stems
Uncemented Tapered Stems Timothy S. Brown Michael J. Taunton Key Concepts The starting point for preparation of the femur is key and can differ by implant. Special attention must be…
Uncemented Cylindrical Stems
Uncemented Cylindrical Stems Tad M. Mabry Key Concepts The surgeon must take great care to obtain excellent femoral exposure, as cylindrical stems require both preparation and implantation in line with…
Direct Anterior Approach
Direct Anterior Approach Michael J. Taunton Timothy B. Alton Key Concepts The direct anterior approach (DAA) provides access to the hip joint through an intramuscular, internervous interval without abductor disruption….
Posterior Approach
Posterior Approach Timothy S. Brown Robert T. Trousdale Key Concepts Lateral positioning with patient rigidly immobilized at the pelvis is critical to prevent the pelvis from tilting which can lead…
Preoperative Planning and Templating for Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
Preoperative Planning and Templating for Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Timothy B. Alton Daniel J. Berry Introduction Preoperative planning allows the surgeon to predict intraoperative needs and challenges and to work…
