Improved surgical exposure and early clinical outcomes using a femoral-release-first technique in direct anterior approach during total hip arthroplasty

Abstract Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed using the direct anterior approach (DAA) has demonstrated favourable early-, mid-, and long-term outcomes. However, the traditional femoral release technique remains technically demanding and is associated with challenges and a heightened ri...

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Main Authors: Hua-zhang Xiong, Li-dan Yang, Gang Bao, Jia-chen Peng, Zhi-hong Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04334-y