Approaches for Hip Replacement
<Total hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful reconstructive surgeries ever developed for any specialty. Within this highly successful surgery there are many permutations aimed at optimizing results. One of the big questions is the selection of a type of approach. Dr. Thomas 'TJ' Tanous, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine in UW Medicine discusses an overview of various approaches to hip replacement surgery. Dr. Keith Mayo, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine in UW Medicine reviews a very specific approach which can provide a more expanded exposure to the hip joint in case of more complex or revision surgeries.
Dr. Thomas "TJ" Tanous Jr.
Dr. Keith Mayo, UW Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine