Anterior-Based Muscle-Sparing Surgery Offers Another Option for Hip Replacement

Anterior approaches to hip replacement continue to rise in popularity, offering alternatives to the conventional posterior and lateral approaches. Some patients perceive anterior approaches as preferable due to decreased muscle trauma and, therefore, quicker recovery — although Cleveland Clinic orthopaedic surgeon Nicholas Scarcella, MD, says there are benefits and limitations to every hip replacement approach

Source: Cleveland Clinic

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