Surgical Total Hip Arthroplasty Options for Geriatric Patients

摘要

Total hip arthroplasty to replace the hip is a very successful surgical procedure. There are different options for patients with regard to total hip arthroplasty surgical approaches and implant materials. This article provides an in-depth review of the pros and cons of various surgical approaches, including the posterior, lateral, anterior, anterolaterai, and transtrochat-eric approaches. Various implant materials, including metal, ceramic, and polyethylene, are also discussed.