A Comparison of Two Different Surgical Techniques for Total Hip Resurfacing

The anterolateral approach is performed with the patient positioned on the side. The blood supply to the femoral neck from the medial circumflex artery is regarded preserved by this surgical method.

The posterior approach is performed with the patient positioned on the side. The medial circumflex artery is cut at the lower border of the short external rotators risking a compromised blood supply to the femoral head.

This arm utilizes the anterolateral approach using the ReCap® Total Hip Resurfacing System.

This arm utilizes the posterior approach using the ReCap® Total Hip Resurfacing System.