Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement
These surgeries may also be called mini modified minimally invasive or muscle sparing surgeries.
Direct anterior total hip replacement. Direct anterior total hip replacement is an option for most patients with severe arthritis of the hip. When performing a hip replacement your surgeon can get to the hip joint from the front from the side or from the back. Independent with exercises b. Short term week 1 a.
Mini posterior approach mpa or direct anterior approach daa. The direct superior approach has been developed as a minimally invasive technique to enter the hip joint without causing damage to some key muscle groups. Anterior total hip arthroplasty rehabilitation guideline this rehabilitation program is designed to return the individual to their activities as quickly and safely as possible. Then they replace the joint with.
However there is significant controversy over the optimal muscle sparing approach. Independent with ambulation with assistive devices as needed a. This condition is rare and happens in less than 1 of patients. It is designed for rehabilitation following an anterior approach total hip arthroplasty.
See total hip replacement surgery risks and complications. Total hip arthroplasty direct anterior approach rehab protocol last revision. During surgery your doctor makes an incision in the front of your hip to reach the hip joint. Patients may not be suitable candidates for the direct anterior approach if they have abnormal anatomy i e.
With the anterior total hip replacement surgery your orthopaedic surgeon will access the hip joint by choosing to enter through the front of your hip by going between the hip muscles that help hold the hip joint in place. It replaces your hip joint with an artificial one. Body mass index greater than 35. Total hip arthroplasty is a common surgery with more than 330 000 procedures performed in the united states every year.
Total hip arthroplasty with the direct anterior approach has gained in popularity and residents and fellows are increasingly exposed to this technique during training. Anterior hip replacement is a common type of total hip replacement. April 2013 general goals. Even and uneven surfaces stairs c.
Direct superior approach. Total hip replacement with anterior approach refers to surgeries done from in front of the hip. What to expect after having an anterior total hip replacement. The anterior total hip replacement surgery is becoming more popular because of the following factors.
A total hip replacement is a type of surgery. Weightbearing status determined by surgeon.