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Why I Favor a Standard Incision and Keys to Exposure for the Anterior Approach

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This chapter explores the benefits of a standard incision for the approach to anterior total hip arthroplasty and identifies keys in the exposure for achieving adequate hemostasis, avoiding complications, and maximizing surgical efficiency. This will also highlight current evidence and anatomic considerations throughout the approach and detail some pearls and pitfalls for its use in current practice.

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Downey, CA, USA

    Robert P. Runner

  2. Hoag Orthopedic Institute, Irvine, CA, USA

    Steven L. Barnett

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  1. Steadman Clinic, Vail, CO, USA

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  2. Sah Orthopaedic Associates, Institute for Joint Restoration, Fremont, CA, USA

    Alexander P. Sah

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Runner, R.P., Barnett, S.L. (2022). Why I Favor a Standard Incision and Keys to Exposure for the Anterior Approach. In: Matta, J.M., Sah, A.P. (eds) Anterior Hip Replacement. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91896-5_8

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