Direct two-incision total hip replacement without fluoroscopy.

Irving, John F · Orthop Clin North Am · 2004

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

A new direct anatomic two-incision approach for total hip replacement without the use of fluoroscopy is described. The anterior incision is the distal one third of a Smith-Peterson approach and the posterior incision is the proximal one third of the Moore approach. It has been used on 142 unselected consecutive.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy