Abstract
Minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty was advocated as a surgical procedure resulting in a faster functional recovery when compared with standard-length incision approaches. Currently, the potential benefits of low-surgical dissection are still unproven in well-designed clinical trials. Undoubtedly, smaller incisions and less soft tissue injury than in conventional arthroplasty should be promoted, according to the concept of tissue-sparing surgery. The advantages associated with less invasive surgical procedures must be evaluated carefully against the technical concerns that have the potential to adversely affect primary total hip arthroplasty outcome.
Key words: Minimally invasive surgery, Tissue-sparing surgery, Total hip arthroplasty
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