A comparison of leg length discrepancy between direct anterior and anterolateral approaches in total hip arthroplasty

A comparison of leg length discrepancy between direct anterior and anterolateral approaches in total hip arthroplasty

Abstract Background Leg length discrepancy (LLD) after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a known source of complications and a leading cause of litigation (J Bone Joint Surg Br 87:155–157, 2005). There are limited studies investigating surgical approach combined with the use of fluoroscopy intraoperat...

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Main Authors: Henry Dunn, Geoff Rohlfing, Robert Kollmorgen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Arthroplasty
Subjects:
Leg length discrepancy
Direct anterior approach
Anterolateral approach
Primary total hip arthroplasty
Intraoperative fluoroscopy
Overlay technique
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42836-020-00051-7

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