Open AccessMinimalno-inciziona totalna artroplastika kuka
Author(s) -
Zoran Baščarević,
B.B. Radojevic,
Sladjan Timotijević,
V. Bascarevic,
Goran Trajković,
Z. Blagojević
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
acta chirurgica iugoslavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2406-0887
pISSN - 0354-950X
DOI - 10.2298/aci0604053b
Subject(s) - medicine , skepticism , enthusiasm , general surgery , surgery , total hip arthroplasty , joint arthroplasty , invasive surgery , arthroplasty , psychology , social psychology , philosophy , epistemology
"Minimally-invasive" total joint arthroplasty have been widely introduced to the orthopedic community several years ago. The concept has received a great attention and has been greeted variably with enthusiasm, concern, and skepticism. Numerous meetings, scientific exhibits, symposia and congresses has been taking place all around the world. Whether this represents the future of orthopedic surgery or just a fad, the term "minimally-invasive" or "minimally- incision" are yet to be clear and establish. Our intention is to present 72 of first 100 cases of total hip arthroplasty performed by "minimally-incision" surgery. In our opinion first results are positive and we intend to continue with this kind of surgery.