The anterior approach to hip arthroplasty is slightly riskier than the posterior or lateral approaches, researchers say. "The small but statistically significant increased risk of major surgical ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . According to a systematic review of total hip arthroplasty approaches, the direct lateral approach yielded the ...

This article was written for our sponsor, Cape Fear Valley Health. The word is getting out that a hip replacement that starts with an incision from the front (anterior) instead of a more typical back ...

The surgical approach for total hip arthroplasty continues to be a controversial topic among joint replacement surgeons. Traditional approaches, such as the posterior approach and the anterolateral ...

Hip replacement surgery, or hip arthroplasty, is a common procedure that can improve mobility and decrease pain in a hip joint that’s no longer functioning properly. The American College of ...

Total hip replacement is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures in the U.S., but debate continues around the best surgical approach. During a recent presentation hosted by Becker’s ...

There are more high-acuity orthopedic procedures going to the outpatient setting today, including total joint replacements. Orthopedic technology is developing for minimally invasive procedures, and ...

Many people put up with hip pain because they can't afford time off their feet recovering from hip replacement surgery. However, a newer approach to the surgery is less invasive and promises a faster ...

Dr. Maxwell Thomas is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in primary and revision joint arthroplasty of the hip, knee, and shoulder. Dr. Thomas has been practicing in the Valley for ...