Extensive skin necrosis following total hip arthroplasty performed through the direct anterior approach

Extensive skin necrosis following total hip arthroplasty performed through the direct anterior approach

Abstract Background Total hip arthroplasty is a widely performed surgical procedure, which enables patients to regain mobility, alleviates pain, and improves overall quality of life. Periarticular multimodal drug infiltration (PAI) is increasingly being used as an effective postoperative pain manage...

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Main Authors: Nimatullah Idris, Matthieu Zingg, Morgan Gauthier, Carlo M. Oranges, Daniel F. Kalbermatten, Didier Hannouche
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Total hip arthroplasty (THA)
Skin necrosis
Wound complication
Periarticular infiltration (PAI)
Anterolateral thigh flap
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06643-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06643-z

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