Anterior Approach Attributes for Total Hip Replacement

    For the Doctor:
    • Deltoid of the Hip Sparing Approach
    • Excellent Acetabulum/Femur Visibility
    • Normal Hip Mechanics
    • Immediate Hip Stability
    • Single Incision
    • Supine Approach – True Pelvic Alignment
    • Reduced Dislocation Risk
    • No Need for Body Mass Index Criteria
    • Intraoperative Ability to Ascertain Leg Lengths
    • Enhanced Patient Recovery Rate
    • Less Office Visits
    • Negligible Post-Operative Complications
    • Increased Patient Referrals
    • Ability to Market New MIS Procedure
    For the Patient:
    • Reduced Tissue Trauma
    • Less Pain
    • Less Pain Medication
    • Less Scarring
    • Normal Hip Mechanics
    • Faster Recovery
    • Quicker Return to Normal Function
    • Little or No Physical Rehabilitation
    • Reduced Dislocation Risk
    • Minimal Post-Op Protocol:
      1. No Post-Op Dislocation Precautions
      2. Earlier Release from Hospital
      3. Zero to Minimal Post-Op Rehab
      4. Reduced Post-Op Pain Medication
      5. No Restriction of Post-Op Activity
      6. Immediate Use of Normal Toilet Height
      7. No Post- Op Abduction Pillow Required
      8. Cross Legs as Desired
      9. No Shoe Lift Requirements
      10. No Post-Op Sexual Activity Limitations.

    For the Hospital:
    • Reduced Hospital Stays
    • Reduced Surgery Time in OR
    • More Surgeries
    • Increased Revenues
    • Improved ROI
    • Zero to Minimal Rehabilitation Requirements
    • Less Post-Op Costs for Assisted Modalities
    • Ability to Market New MIS Procedure