Surgical approaches: posterior, anterolateral, direct anterior, transtrochanteric. Posterior: excellent exposure, preserves abductors, higher dislocation risk. Anterolateral: stable, lower dislocation, abductor weakness risk. Direct anterior: internervous, muscle-sparing, early rehab, risk of LFCN injury, intra-op fracture. Transtrochanteric: trochanteric osteotomy, good exposure, risk of nonunion. Complications: dislocation, infection, aseptic loosening, periprosthetic fractures, nerve injury, heterotopic ossification.
Which surgical approach for total hip arthroplasty is associated with the highest risk of dislocation?
What is a significant risk associated with the direct anterior approach (DAA) in total hip arthroplasty?
Which of the following approaches is classified as truly internervous?
What is the primary indication for total hip arthroplasty?
Which approach may risk injuring the superior gluteal nerve if dissection extends above 5 cm from the greater trochanter?
What complication is most feared when using the posterior approach for total hip arthroplasty?
Which fixation type is primarily indicated for elderly patients with poor bone quality undergoing total hip arthroplasty?
Which of the following complications is associated with a risk of nonunion following total hip arthroplasty?
In which approach is the risk of abductor weakness a potential complication?
What is the Oxford Hip Score (OHS) primarily used for in total hip arthroplasty?
