Two-stage total hip arthroplasty for septic arthritis through the minimally invasive direct anterior approach

Abstract

The use of minimally invasive direct anterior approach to perform total hip arthroplasty is gaining increasing popularity for its short-term advantages, compared to other approaches. Nevertheless, its use in hip revision surgery has been criticized. We report here the first case of hip septic arthritis treated with two-stage THA through this tissue-sparing approach, with good implant positioning and functional results.

Keywords: direct anterior approach; hip septic arthritis; implant coatings; two-stage THA; two-stage THR.