Guest editor:
Charlie C. Yang, MD
Colorado Joint Replacement, Porter Adventist Hospital, Denver, CO, USA.
This focused issue of Annals of Joint is dedicated to the direct anterior total hip arthroplasty. The total hip arthroplasty has been lauded as one of the most successful surgeries of the 20th century. Over the last three decades, there have been many great improvements and advancements as total hip arthroplasty continues to evolve. Advancements in technology and refined surgical techniques have allowed surgeons to perform the procedure in a more efficient manner with improved outcomes. The longevity of total hip replacements continues to improve as a result of these improvements. One recent advancement is the direct anterior hip replacement, allowing surgeons a muscle-sparing approach to the hip joint. I hope you enjoy and find useful the following articles.
Preface
Past, present, and future: comprehensive guide to anterior hip arthroplasty
Charlie C. Yang
Surgical Technique
Surgical approaches for total hip arthroplasty
Marc R. Angerame, Douglas A. Dennis
Surgical technique of direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty on a standard operating room table
David C. Holst, Marc R. Angerame, Charlie C. Yang
Anterior approach total hip replacement (THA) with a specialized orthopedic table
Jakub Tatka, Lorenzo Fagotti, Joel Matta
Review Article
Surgical anatomy of the direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty
David C. Holst, Charlie C. Yang
Advances in instrumentation and enhancing technology for direct anterior hip replacement surgery
J.N. Duke, Charlie Yang
Complications and pitfalls of direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty
Ryland Kagan, Christopher L. Peters, Christopher E. Pelt, Mike B. Anderson, Jeremy M. Gililland
Recovery and outcomes of direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty
Jeffrey J. Barry, John L. Masonis, J. Bohannon Mason
Direct anterior total hip arthroplasty: solicitation and industry
J. Ryan Martin, Oliver B. Nikolaus, Bryan D. Springer
Fluoroscopy use and radiation exposure in the direct anterior hip approach
Brian K. Daines, Charlie C. Yang
Disclosure:
The series “Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Joint without any sponsorship or funding. Charlie C. Yang served as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.