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Is An Anterior Or Posterior Approach Better For Hip Replacement?
Question: I am looking for the most recent research data comparing the two primary methods of hip replacement surgery (side vs. front entry). The only thing I can find is the statement that such research has been conflicting. anything new?
Brief Answer:
Anterior vs Posterior approach to hip
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for the query
Doing it from the front reduces the chances of posterior dislocation, blood loss during surgery.
Disadvantages include post operative weakness to the Gluteus medius muscle style difficulty in doing the surgery.
Read this article here
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC0000/
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Anterior vs Posterior approach to hip
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Doing it from the front reduces the chances of posterior dislocation, blood loss during surgery.
Disadvantages include post operative weakness to the Gluteus medius muscle style difficulty in doing the surgery.
Read this article here
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC0000/
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
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