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[Complications on minimal access surgery for total hip arthroplasty]
José Dolores García Juárez1, Pedro Antonio Bravo Bernabé, Antonio García Hernández
1Hospital General de México, Servicio de Ortopedia, U-106, Dr. Balmis Núm. 148 Col. Doctores, C.P. 06720 México, D. F.
Acta Ortopedica Mexicana
|October 2, 2008
Summary
Minimal access total hip arthroplasty offers advantages like faster healing but presents complications such as wound necrosis and component malalignment. Experienced surgeons are recommended for this refined surgical approach.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Arthroplasty
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Context:
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques are increasingly refined for total hip replacement.
- Controversies persist regarding the advantages and potential complications of these approaches.
Purpose:
- To investigate and detail the complications associated with minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty.
- To categorize complications into acetabular, femoral, and soft tissue issues.
Summary:
- This study evaluated 36 patients undergoing minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty, noting complications including wound necrosis (33.33%), acetabular cup malpositioning (8.33%), and femoral stem malalignment (2.77%).
- Despite complications, advantages such as reduced healing time, less pain, and decreased blood loss were observed.
Impact:
- Highlights the specific risks of minimally invasive hip arthroplasty, informing surgical decision-making.
- Emphasizes the need for surgeon expertise to mitigate complications and maximize benefits of minimal access hip replacement.
