Preservation of the lateral femoral circumflex artery in total hip arthroplasty using the bikini-type direct anterior approach
a-LFCA preservation had a minor effect on TFL muscle status. Since preservation was primarily feasible in hips with simpler morphology, it remains uncertain whether differences were due to preserved vascularity or reduced TFL injury. Hence, a-LFCA preservation does not appear essential. However, until further evidence becomes available, attempting a-LFCA preservation may be advisable.
Authors
- Michael Leunig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2036-5416)
- Vincent A. Stadelmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-2184)
- Christian W. A. Pfirrmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0091-9650)
- Louisa Bell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7995-5832)
- Lukas Schwitter
- Hannes A. Rüdiger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3065-3323)
- Anika Stephan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0312-743X)
Institutions
- Schulthess-Klinik (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bone & Joint Open
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1302/2633-1462.65.bjo-2024-0193.r1
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01