Hip Preservation Techniques explores hip problems and presents and compares alternative protocols for treating the condition in children, adolescents, young adults, and adults.While poor long-term outcomes of arthroplasty have led to an increasing dependence on procedures toconserve the native hip, preservation surgerymay maintain or protecta hip and prevent or delay the need for arthroplasty.Well-established techniques such as cartilage restoration and use of tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells are presented, andconceptually different proceduressuch as Bernese peri-acetabular osteotomy, Salter’s and Pemberton’s osteotomyare alsodiscussed. This book will be useful for medical students, residents and consultants with an interest in hip preservation surgery.
Key Features
- Explores the emerging concepts in hip preservation surgery with a concise and to-the-point approach
- Discusses digital templating in total hip arthroplasty
- Examines the anterior approach to the hip for a minimally invasive prosthesis
- Offers a comprehensive coverage of the topic through beautiful illustrations