Replacing a damaged hip joint with a prosthesis, through an incision in the back of the hip.
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Posterior hip replacement
Posterior hip replacement is a traditional technique that involves a larger incision at the back of the hip. During the procedure, the damaged femoral head and acetabulum are removed and replaced with prosthetic components. Although the incision is larger, this technique can offer greater stability and allow for a wider range of motion.
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Posterior hip replacement is a minimally invasive hip surgery performed to replace the hip joint. It is also referred to as muscle sparing surgery because no muscles are cut to access the hip joint, enabling a quicker return to normal activity.
The posterior approach is traditionally the most common approach used to perform total hip replacement. In posterior hip replacement, the surgeon makes the hip incision at the back of the hip close to the buttocks. This incision is placed so the abductor muscles are not cut.