Joel Matta, MD, pioneered the anterior approach for total hip replacement in the United States in 1996, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip disorders at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., ...

The anterior approach for total hip replacement involves going in through the front of the hip, rather than the back. Proponents say it speeds up... Patients Seek A Different Approach To Hip ...

The surgical approach to total hip replacement (THR)—either from the front of the body or the side/back (anterior versus posterior)—has no impact on outcomes six months after surgery, according to ...

Making the decision to undergo hip replacement surgery can be tough, especially when you consider the pros and cons of each surgical option. While traditional hip replacement surgery continues to ...

There are more high-acuity orthopedic procedures going to the outpatient setting today, including total joint replacements. Orthopedic technology is developing for minimally invasive procedures, and ...

The anterior approach to hip arthroplasty is slightly riskier than the posterior or lateral approaches, researchers say. "The small but statistically significant increased risk of major surgical ...

Total hip replacement is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures in the U.S., but debate continues around the best surgical approach. During a recent presentation hosted by Becker’s ...

Many of us will suffer from hip pain at some point in our life. While there are many different causes and treatment options, at some point, some patients require hip replacement surgery. A. Hip pain ...

Since it was first pioneered in the 1960s, total hip replacement surgery has undergone many improvements. At one point, anterior approach hip replacements were commonplace, but their popularity was ...

New approach to common hip surgery allows patients to come in at 9 a.m. and leave the hospital at 5 p.m. Share on Pinterest Replacing a hip used to be invasive and painful. It used to require cutting ...

The surgical approach to total hip replacement -- either from the front of the body or the side/back (anterior vs. posterior) -- has no impact on outcomes six months after surgery, according to new ...