Direct Anterior Approach to Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures. (August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Greenstein, Alexander S.; Soles, Gillian
• Is Part Of: Journal of orthopaedic trauma. Volume 34(2020)Supplement 2
• Publication Date: 2020-08
• Subjects: direct anterior approach -- hip -- femoral neck -- arthroplasty -- THA; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Wounds and Injuries -- therapy -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.47044
• DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001817
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0890-5339

Abstract

Abstract : Summary: Femoral neck fractures are a common injury pattern, especially within the elderly. Replacement with either hemiarthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty allows for immediate weight-bearing. This video demonstrates the direct anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty for management of displaced femoral neck fractures. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.