Total hip arthroplasty with the minimally-invasive two-incisions approach

Abstract

Conclusion: Minimally invasive surgery has the potential to minimize surgical trauma and pain while improving functional recovery in patients having total hip replacement. The minimally invasive two-incision total hip technique described here, where muscle and tendon trauma is minimized, shows substantial short-term pain and functional improvement over traditional hip replacement. While this minimally invasive two-incision technique shows great promise; this technique requires meticulous surgical technique, specialized instrumentation, and special instruction. Therefore, specialized training is strongly recommended for surgeons interested in this new technique to minimize complications and ensure success. © 2007 Springer Medizin Verlag Heidelberg.