1. Early Results and Patient Satisfaction after Total Hip Arthroplasty using a Minimally Invasive Anterolateral Approach
- Author
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Dirk Blattgerste, Wolfgang Kuttler, Georg Köster, Hans-Joachim Walde, Stefan Sehmisch, and Tim Alexander Walde
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Adult ,Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip ,Pain medicine ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Total hip replacement ,Patient Positioning ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Patient satisfaction ,medicine ,Humans ,Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Aged ,Aged, 80 and over ,030222 orthopedics ,Rehabilitation ,business.industry ,Crutch ,Recovery of Function ,Middle Aged ,Arthroplasty ,Surgery ,Early results ,Patient Satisfaction ,Female ,business ,Total hip arthroplasty - Abstract
Rehabilitation and patient satisfaction following a modified anterolateral approach for implantation of a total hip replacement (THR) were reviewed following 72 consecutive cases. The Harris Hip and merle d'Aubigné Scores were recorded at 6 and 12 weeks postoperatively. The patient's satisfaction with regard to the surgical result and the need for analgesia for mobilization were recorded. Rehabilitation was assessed by postoperative crutch use. Significant improvements of the Harris Hip and merle d'Aubigné scores were demonstrated. All patients thought their surgical outcome was good or better. 2 patients needed pain medicine on an irregular basis and 4 patients used crutches at 12 weeks. This study demonstrates patient satisfaction and satisfactory rehabilitation following a modified anterolateral approach for minimally-invasive implantation of THR.
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- 2009