There are a number of ways in which the hip joint can be accessed.
Direct anterior hip replacement approach.
The direct anterior approach is performed by a relatively small minority of surgeons performing hip replacement.
Total hip replacement with anterior approach refers to surgeries done from in front of the hip.
These surgeries may also be called mini modified minimally invasive or muscle sparing surgeries.
Louis performs this type of surgery it is not necessary for him to cut any muscles or tendons around the hip.
Total hip arthroplasty is a common surgery with more than 330 000 procedures performed in the united states every year.
Mini posterior approach mpa or direct anterior approach daa.
Anterior hip replacement is a common type of total hip replacement.
Then they replace the joint with.
During surgery your doctor makes an incision in the front of your hip to reach the hip joint.
A total hip replacement is a type of surgery.
This is largely due to the fact that this approach has only gained popularity in the last 10 years primarily due to more active patients wanting a less invasive technique allowing for a quicker recover.
The direct anterior approach daa is a less invasive way of performing a total hip replacement.
Compared to traditional hip replacement which involves an 8 to 12 inch incision from the side or back the direct anterior total hip replacement is a front anterior approach with a smaller incision three to four inches long.