According to a systematic review of total hip arthroplasty approaches, the direct lateral approach yielded the lowest improvement in hip score compared with other approaches. Lei Yan, MD, and ...

Lantern Hip now works whether you operate lateral or supine, which means navigation no longer dictates how you position your patient — or how you operate.

The anterior approach to hip arthroplasty is slightly riskier than the posterior or lateral approaches, researchers say. "The small but statistically significant increased risk of major surgical ...

There are several techniques that may be employed during a hip replacement surgery. These are usually named according to where the incision is made in relation to the gluteus medius muscle. These ...

The direct anterior, or the anterior supine intermuscular, approach for total hip arthroplasty continues to gain acceptance with surgeons as patient demand for the procedure remains high. Many studies ...

There are more high-acuity orthopedic procedures going to the outpatient setting today, including total joint replacements. Orthopedic technology is developing for minimally invasive procedures, and ...