Why the direct anterior approach for THA is the future
Orthopaedic surgeons consider several factors before performing total hip replacement, including which approach to use. Traditional hip replacements typically involve operating from the lateral or posterior of the hip, which often results in significant joint and connective tissue agitation.
The direct anterior approach is a minimally invasive total hip replacement surgery option. With this technique there is also less muscle trauma, smaller incisions, less pain, as well as a faster recovery post operation.
Thomas Ellis, MD, of Columbus, Ohio-based Orthopedic One; Coleman Fowble, MD, of Columbia, S.C.-based Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery; and John Masonis, MD, of Charlotte, N.C.-based of OrthoCarolina, all members of The OrthoForum, discuss why they have adopted the direct anterior approach for THA and the benefits they’ve seen.
The three agree that the direct anterior approach has provided successful outcomes and faster recovery time for patients over previous, traditional methods.