Open AccessA LATERAL INTERMUSCULAR APPROACH TO THE HIP JOINT FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FEMORAL HEAD BY A PROSTHESIS
Author(s) -
H. Nevile Burwell,
Dan Scott
Publication year - 1954
Publication title -
journal of bone and joint surgery. british volume/the journal of bone and joint surgery. british volume
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0968-7300
pISSN - 0301-620X
DOI - 10.1302/0301-620x.36b1.104
Subject(s) - femoral head , medicine , prosthesis , femur , tendon , head (geology) , surgery , hip replacement , anatomy , orthodontics , arthroplasty , geomorphology , geology
1. A lateral intermuscular approach to the hip joint is described for replacement of the head of the femur by a prosthesis. 2. Advantages claimed for it are that it is attended by little or no shock, because the operation is rapid and relatively bloodless; that adequate exposure can be gained without dividing muscle or tendon; and that muscle function is unimpaired and so walking can be allowed early. The exposure is easily extended if unexpected difficulty is encountered. 3. Prosthetic replacement of the femoral head through this incision is advocated as a primary measure for elderly or unfit patients with fractured femoral neck.