Direct Anterior Approach to Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures.

Greenstein, Alexander S; Soles, Gillian · J Orthop Trauma · 2020

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Femoral neck fractures are a common injury pattern, especially within the elderly. Replacement with either hemiarthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty allows for immediate weight-bearing. This video demonstrates the direct anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty for management of displaced femoral neck fractures.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy