CHENNAI: MIOT International organised a press meet on 12th May, 2023 to showcase Direct Anterior Approach and Clinical Outcomes for Total Hip Replacement.
The Direct Anterior Approach to hip replacement is an alternative surgical technique in which the hip joint is accessed from the front of the body rather than from the side or the back.
Unlike traditional Total Hip Replacement surgeries, this position allows the doctors to easily determine whether the length of their legs is equal after surgery.
Previously, some anterior hip surgeries were done on a special table called the Hannah table. It took a long time to position the patient on this table. Furthermore, the cost of procuring it was very high.
However, now, DAA can be performed on a standard operating table. The ability to perform the procedure on a standard operating table has eliminated the need for expensive and time-consuming equipment, making it more accessible to patients in need.