Small incision total hip arthroplasty
- VernacularTitle:小切口全髋关节置换术
- Author:
Li CHENG
;
Xiaofeng GU
;
Chengyu ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hip joint;
Arthroplasty;
Small incision
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the feasibility of total hip arthroplasty through a small anterolateral incision. Methods Total hip arthroplasty through a small anterolateral incision was performed in 53 cases (58 hip joints) from February 2003 to December 2003, including 5 cases of simultaneous replacement of bilateral joints, 6 cases of total hip revision, and 4 cases of hip joint rigidity. The surgical modification features were as follows: the patient was placed in recumbent position, with the involved buttock region slightly hanging over the side of the surgical bed and normally drooping; the involved leg was placed in 10? of adduction, which was helpful to the exposure of the greater trochanter; after the exposure of the neck of the femur and the greater trochanter, osteotomy was performed firstly, then the femoral head was dislocated and removed. Results The length of incision was 7~12 cm (mean, 8.5 cm). The operation time was 70~140 min (mean, 88 min). The blood loss was 250~660 ml (mean, 470 ml). No severe complications occurred. Postoperatively, weight-bearing and mobilization exercise were begun in 6~14 days. All the cases were followed for 4~40 weeks (mean, 28 weeks). The Harris hip scores showed excellent outcomes in 37 cases, good in 12, fair in 4, with a rate of excellent or good results of 92.5% (49/53). Conclusions Total hip arthroplasty through a small anterolateral incision is a feasible procedure that is characterized with minimal invasion, less blood loss and quick recovery. It can be applied in total hip replacement for artificial hip joint revision, hip joint rigidity, or congenital dislocation of hip joint.
