Tissue Sparing Surgery in Total Hip Arthroplasty

GROUP II :Patients positioned in lateral decubitus.landmark for incision is the apex of the greater trochanter,and skin, subcutaneous tissue except fascia are incised accordingly. Fibers of gluteus will be separated and not incised.posterior capsulotomy is performed,;femur is dislocated and neck osteotomy carried out, followed by preparation of femoral canal with progressive broach. Acetabulum is prepared with burs of increasing diameter, and acetabular cup is impacted. A polyethylene insert and a femoral rasp are subsequently introduced.All remaining definitive implants can be positioned.

GROUP I:patients are positioned in lateral decubitus.Landmark for incision is the apex of the greater trochanter.posterior capsulotomy is performed, femur is dislocated and neck osteotomy carried out, followed by preparation of femoral canal with progressive broach.Acetabulum is prepared with burs of increasing diameter,and acetabular cup is then impacted.All definitive implants can be positioned.