Journal article
Accuracy of the modified Hardinge approach in acetabular positioning
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The surgical approach chosen for total hip arthroplasty (THA) may affect the positioning of the acetabular component. The purpose of this study was to examine the accuracy in orienting the acetabular component using the modified Hardinge approach.
METHODS: We used our institutional arthroplasty database to identify patients with primary, press-fit, hemispherical acetabular components of a metal-on-polyethylene THA performed between …
Authors
Goyal P; Lau A; McCalden R; Teeter MG; Howard JL; Lanting BA
Journal
Canadian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 59, No. 4, pp. 247–253
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
August 2016
DOI
10.1503/cjs.011415
ISSN
0008-428X