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General Orthopaedics

PERFORMING A PRIMARY HIP ARTHROPLASTY

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement (CCJR) – Winter 2015 meeting (9–12 December).



Abstract

This session will be practically oriented, focusing on important surgical decisions and on technical tips to avoid complications. The panel will be polled concerning individual preferences as regards the following issues in primary total hip arthroplasty: Perioperative antibiotics/blood management/preferred anesthetics, Surgical approach for primary total hip arthroplasty, Acetabular fixation, Tips for optimizing acetabular component orientation, Femoral fixation, Femoral head size, Bearing surface, Tips for optimizing intraoperative hip stability, Tips for optimizing leg length, Postoperative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, Heterotopic bone prophylaxis, Postoperative pain management, Postoperative rehabilitation protocol, Postoperative activity restrictions, and Postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis for procedures.