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Wael Rahman1, Corey J Richards, Clive P Duncan
1Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Abstract:
Muscle damage that can occur during minimally invasive total hip replacement is an important concern. Minimizing this iatrogenic injury can help achieve the goals of the minimally invasive approach: decreased postoperative pain, decreased blood loss, and faster rehabilitation. Knowledge of particular aspects of minimally invasive anterolateral total hip arthroplasty is important, with focus on the nuances that aid in reducing muscle injury.