Abstract
The concept of two separate incisions in total hip arthroplasty was originally introduced and popularized by Dana Meers, though Kristaps Keggi has extensive long-term experience with multiple incision surgery. The idea being each implant, i.e. cup and stem, are introduced through separate portals, thereby allowing for smaller incisions and less muscle release and disruption. The theoretical benefit of this so called “muscle sparing” approach is less pain, faster return of function and therefore earlier discharge from hospital and overall quicker recovery. It appears from preliminary data that these are viable goals, but safety in terms of complications and longer term questions of implant positioning and fixation have yet to be answered.
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Heynen, G.F. (2004). Anterior Double Incision. In: Hozack, W.J., et al. Minimally Invasive Total Joint Arthroplasty. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59298-0_19
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