Total hip replacement is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures in the U.S., but debate continues around the best surgical approach. During a recent presentation hosted by Becker’s ...

Anterior vs. Posterior Hip Replacement The biggest difference between an anterior and posterior hip replacement is where your surgeon will make the incision (cut): Anterior hip replacement—The ...

The anterior approach was also associated with reduced time in the operating room. “Over the past few years, most of our anterior approach hip replacement patients were being discharged from the ...

Anterior hip replacement surgery is a less invasive approach. With that approach, we go in through the front, between muscles, and don’t have to cut through tendons.

Healio revisits the most influential news, research and advancements in total hip arthroplasty in 2022. Source: Adobe Stock Direct anterior THA linked with lowered risk of dislocation, revision ...

Key takeaways: Posterior facet replacement had a higher rate of clinical success for the overall composite measure vs. fusion. The minimum 15-point improvement in Oswestry Disability Index favored ...