Hip

Normal Anatomy :: Total Hip Replacement THR
Anterior Hip Replacement :: Posterior Hip Replacement

Normal Anatomy of the Hip joint

How does the Hip joint work?
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Total Hip Replacement (THR)

Total Hip Replacement (THR) procedure replaces all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device (prosthesis) to eliminate pain and restore joint movement.

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Approach

Anterior approach has recently emerged as a viable alternative to the more popular posterior approach. It has been used to some degree since the 1980s but new instrumentation has allowed it to be performed through smaller incisions making it increasingly sought after

Anterior Hip Replacement

Direct Anterior Hip Replacement is a technique in which hip replacement surgery is performed through an alternative approach compared to conventional hip replacement surgery.

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Posterior Hip Replacement

Posterior hip replacement is a minimally invasive hip surgery performed to replace the hip joint. It is also referred to as muscle sparing surgery because no muscles are cut to access the hip joint, enabling a quicker return to normal activity.

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