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SUBMITTER: Brzezinski A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8387731 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Brzezinski Andrzej A Mascarenhas Daniel D Simon Michael M Kayiaros Stephen S
Arthroplasty today 20210821
In recent years, total hip arthroplasty via the direct anterior approach has been gaining popularity. It offers potential early advantages for less pain and quicker return of hip function; however, compared to other surgical approaches, it is associated with a more difficult femoral reconstruction. Inadequate femoral exposure during the direct anterior approach can result in suboptimal press fit, implant malalignment, and intraoperative fracture. This case report presents a unique complication o ...[more]