Minimally invasive techniques for total hip arthroplasty are described in this comprehensive guide. The four most common approaches - anterior, anterolateral OCM, anterolateral supine, and posterior - are explained, with the aid of high-quality illustrations.

Recent years have witnessed a trend toward the use of minimally invasive techniques in all areas of orthopedic surgery, including hip replacement. This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to the use of minimally invasive surgery in total hip arthroplasty. The four commonly employed approaches anterior, anterolateral OCM, anterolateral supine, and posterior are described in detail with the aid of high-quality illustrations. For each approach, clear guidance is offered on patient selection, patient positioning, surgical procedure, postsurgical care, and rehabilitation. Potential complications and the advantages and disadvantages of each option are carefully weighed up, and experts also present their personal experiences, outcomes, and success rates with the different approaches. The book concludes by discussing future trends in hip arthroplasty.

Provides a comprehensive guide to the use of minimally invasive surgery in total hip arthroplasty Describes the commonly employed approaches in detail with the aid of high-quality illustrations Offers clear guidance on patient selection, patient positioning, surgical procedure, postsurgical care, and rehabilitation Includes the personal experiences of experts, with documentation of success rates Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Anatomy of the Hip Joint.- Complications.- Patient Selection, Indications and Contraindications.- The Anterior Approach.- The Anterolateral Approach with the Patient in Lateral Position.- The Anterolateral Approach with the Patient in Supine Position.- The Posterior Approach.- Epilogue.