Surgical Approaches in Hip Replacement · Vastus intermedius Attachments cut: Vastus lateralis...

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Surgical Approaches in Hip Replacement

Posterior Approach-Historically higher dislocation rateTechnically easier approach- one assistantMini incision possible

Antero-lateral/ Lateral approachLateral positionLower dislocation rateGood visibility of acetabulum

Anterior approachSupine positionLower dislocation rateTechnical more difficult- complications

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