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Posterior Mini-Incision Total Hip
Traditional surgery involves a 8-10 inch curved incision on
the side of the hip. The actual incision length depends on
the size of the patient. Although this approach affords wide
exposure to the posterior half of the hip joint, it also may
lead to a significantly longer recovery period. Specialized
techniques and instruments have been developed to allow the
same operation to be done with a very limited incision, usually
2-4 inches in length. Advantages of this approach include
fewer postoperative dislocations, reduced pain and a faster
recovery.
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