%0 Journal Article %T Total hip arthroplasty via the direct anterior approach—off the table %A Boyle, Peter %A Post, Zachary %A Orozco, Fabio %A Ong, Alvin %J Annals of Joint %D 2017 %B 2017 %9 %! Total hip arthroplasty via the direct anterior approach—off the table %K %X The direct anterior approach to the hip for total hip arthroplasty has seen a recent rise in popularity. Deemed as a minimally invasive procedure, the direct anterior approach has an associated steep learning curve but can be preformed on most patients needing a total hip arthroplasty. The following will provide an in-depth description of the procedure including tips and trick and pitfalls. %U https://aoj.amegroups.org/article/view/3931 %V 2 %P %@ 2415-6809