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L Lucente

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[The medial approach for total hip replacement].

BACKGROUND: In an anatomical study we investigated the medial approach to the hip joint and developed the surgical technique for patients with hip joint replacement. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The temporary detachment of the adductor longus tendon allows a perfect exposure of the surgical site without risk of damaging important structures. RESULTS: The operation is possible with normal instruments. The blood loss is little. CONCLUSION: The abductor apparatus (gluteal muscles and fascia lata) and the superior gluteal nerve remain intact. Immediate lateral positioning is allowed after surgery. The scar is unremarkable.

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[ESKA (CUT) endoprosthesis].

The ESKA femoral neck endoprosthesis (CUT) is a mini endoprosthesis anchored in the metaphysis for surgical management of young arthrosis patients with good bone quality. The necessary surgical intervention can be considered minimally invasive and adequate because only the affected femoral head is removed. The preserved femoral neck is used for fixation of the endoprosthesis to obtain proximal physiological force transmission and avoid stress shielding. Since the diaphyseal marrow cavity is not opened, the procedures entail decidedly less blood loss. Should the need arise to change the endoprosthesis, an endoprosthetic stem anchored in the diaphysis can easily be implanted after resection of the femoral neck near the base.

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