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Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement -
Dr. Joel Matta
"Using the Anterior Approach allows surgeons to work
between the muscles, without detaching them from the
hip or thighbones," said Dr. Matta. "When these
important muscles are left relatively undisturbed,
patients can expect to be on their feet much faster,
making quicker steps toward recovery."
Traditional Hip Replacement Vs. the Anterior
Approach?
Traditional hip replacement surgery typically
results in a 6-8 inch incision and a hospital stay
of 4-5 days. The Anterior Approach allows for a
smaller incision and less tissue disruption, which
can shorten the recovery process. Additionally,
patients may bend their hip and bear full weight
sooner after this surgery than other types of hip
replacement surgery.
How Does the Anterior Approach Work?
The surgeon uses an advanced surgical table
specifically designed for this procedure:
The Corail® Total Hip System, from DePuy, is a
clinically proven hip implant uniquely shaped and
optimal for the anterior approach due to its streamlined
design.
About Hip Replacement?
The demand for hip replacement is growing rapidly. It is
estimated that the number of primary total hip
replacements will increase by 174 percent -- to 572,000
-- in 2030. This is due in part to the growing number of
Baby Boomers with osteoarthritis and the rise in obesity
among the population.
Last Updated ( Friday, 31 August 2007 )
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