Authors : A. Paech , F. Renken , M. Brahm , A.P. Schulz , S. Hillbricht and Ch. Jurgens
Abstract: Minimally invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) aims at reduction of tissue damage to accelerate recovery. The anterior approach promises optimal soft tissue preservation. The anterior minimal-invasive approach used in his study consists of a modified Smith-Petersen-Approach. In order to reduce the morbidity rate, a standardised use of minimally invasive surgical approach has been evaluated in endoprosthetic surgery of geriatric patients. Aim of this study is to present a minimal-invasive approach to the hip joint (modified Smith-Petersen-Approach) as a standard in geriatric hip fracture endoprosthesis under the aspect of approach morbidity reduction.
A. Paech , F. Renken , M. Brahm , A.P. Schulz , S. Hillbricht and Ch. Jurgens , 2007. The Anterior Less Invasive Approach to the Hip Joint (LISA)-Technical Description for Treatment in the Elderly for Hip Endoprosthesis after Femoral Neck Fracture . Surgery Journal, 2: 29-32.