Total hip arthroplasty through anterior minimal incision

Total hip arthroplasty through minimum anterior incision is a minimally invasive technique that allows access to the joint capsule without posting the skeletal muscle surrounding areas. Anterior surgical approach is advantageous because the hip joint is located closer to the front than the rear part of the limb. The surgical approach follows a internervous plane between superior and inferior gluteal nerves (in the side) and femoral nerve (medially), without involving the muscle removal. This technique provides good access, through the same incision, both to the acetabul and the femur. It also allows better control of the acetabular cup, keeping the limb length, a decrease of dislocations rate and reduced post-operative precautions.