Process optimized minimally invasive total hip replacement

The purpose of this study was to analyse a new concept of using the the minimally invasive direct anterior approach (DAA) in total hip replacement (THR) in combination with the leg positioner (Rotex- Table) and a modified retractor system (Condor). We evaluated retrospectively the first 100 primary...

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Main Authors: Philipp Gebel, Markus Oszwald, Bernd Ishaque, Gaffar Ahmed, Recha Blessing, Fritz Thorey, Andreas Ottersbach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Medical Publishing 2012-02-01
Series:Orthopedic Reviews
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/3766