Case report
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5501489
One-stage bilateral total hip replacement using direct anterior approach via „bikini“ incision: a case report
Trpimir Vrdoljak
; St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Vilim Molnar
; St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Zeljko Jelec
; St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Vid Matisic
; St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Borut Dobricic
; St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Igor Boric
; St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Dragan Primorac
; St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a musculoskeletal condition that is affecting an increasing number of individuals due to an aging population. The aim of our case report was to present one-stage bilateral efficient direct anterior total hip replacement via „bikini” incision, to describe the course of the operation, as well as the advantages and the disadvantages of this procedure.
Case study: A 38-year old patient, without any comorbidities, presented with severe OA of both hips. Due to co-existing OA on both joints and the patient’s motivation and desire for faster recovery, he underwent a one-stage bilateral hip replacement using a direct anterior approach via a „bikini” incision. Physical therapy began immediately after the surgery and the patient was verticalized on the first postoperative day. Eight days after the procedure, the patient was discharged from the hospital.
Conclusion: One-stage total hip replacement should be considered for patients with OA of both hips to reduce the postoperative hospital stay and the need for long-term rehabilitation.
Keywords
total hip replacement; osteoarthritis; direct anterior approach; bikini incision
Hrčak ID:
262919
URI
Publication date:
28.9.2021.
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