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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Bascom N
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8430433 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Bascom Nathan N Levy Ezra E Golden Thomas T
Arthroplasty today 20210710
The direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty has grown in popularity over the last decade. Incision for this approach is often based on a standardized distance from the anterior superior iliac spine. Despite this method, wound complications remain a known complication during direct anterior approach. We describe a simple and reproducible technique using fluoroscopy to identify the incision during direct anterior total hip arthroplasty. This method allows for accurate placement of inci ...[more]