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An institutional review board approved this retrospective study (IRB 00060819) of deidentified prospectively collected data.The protocol followed the guidelines approved by the human institutional review board of Adventist Health Lodi Memorial. A written informed consent was obtained from the patients before the procedure.
NOTE: As a representative patient, the clinical course of a 78-year-old male with left hip pain is described. His symptoms included a 2 year history of left groin pain aggra...

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Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has gained interest in all fields of surgery due to the faster recovery, lower blood loss, and improved perioperative pain control. THA has adopted MIS to increase hip stability and enhance post-operative mobilization. The ABMS approach utilizes the muscle interval between the tensor fasciae latae and the gluteus medius muscles but without incising or detaching the muscles and tendons. A surgeon considering transitioning to the ABMS approach would be well advised to attend a cadaver cours...

In total hip arthroplasty (THA), the surgical approach serves to visualize the acetabulum and proximal femur and to prepare the acetabulum and proximal femur for safe and stable implantation of the prosthetic components1. An ideal surgical approach in THA provides adequate exposure while minimizing the risk of damage to the muscles, blood vessels, and nerves and the risk of postoperative instability.
The anterior-based muscle-sparing (ABMS) approach in THA utilizes the muscle interval popularized by Sir Reginald Watson-Jones in 19302. The ABMS approach avails itself of the intermuscular plane between the tensor fasciae latae (TFL) and the gluteus medius (GM) to gain access to the hip joint. The abductor muscles are preserved and not detached during this approach. As the ABMS approach is anterior to the GM and to the greater trochanter (GT), it is similar and shares the advantages of the direct anterior approach (DAA)-being muscle sparing. Even though the ABMS approach can be performed with the patient in a supine position, many surgeons prefer the lateral decubitus position based on its original description3.
The ABMS, like the DAA, has multiple operative and early postoperative benefits. The exposure of the acetabulum is excellent, which facilitates optimal positioning of the acetabular component. Functional recovery is faster in the early postoperative period due to there being less muscle damage and, consequently, lower dislocation rates4.
The reported disadvantages of the DAA are damage to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN), the need for a special operating table, wound healing problems, and more limited exposure to the femur5,6. By avoiding these disadvantages, the ABMS has since its introduction in 2004&#160;routinely been utilized in European countries, and has recently attracted more attention in North America3. Motivated by 1) the concept of a muscle-sparing approach, which negates the necessity of post-operative precautions7, 2) the ability to perform the surgery in a lateral decubitus position, which allows stability evaluation maneuvers familiar to a surgeon performing THA through the posterior approach (PA), 3) avoiding intra-operative fluoroscopy8, 4) the increased anatomical distance to the LFCN in comparison to the DA, and 5) the further lateralized incision, which avoids wound-healing complications caused by overhanging soft-tissue, surgeons might decide to transition to the ABMS approach.
However, surgeons considering transitioning to the ABMS approach for THA are concerned about whether transitioning will ultimately improve patient outcomes and about the learning curve associated with the transition. Accordingly, the first cohort of 30 THAs, which were implanted by a single surgeon using the ABMS approach, was analyzed and compared to results gained from 30 THAs implanted by the same surgeon through the PA immediately before the transition. The present study tested 1) whether early patient-reported outcomes improved in the ABMS group in comparison to the PA group and 2) whether the surgical time and complication rate decreased with the number of THAs performed.

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the transition to an anterior-based muscle sparing approach improves early postoperative function but is associated with a learning curve

Surgeons considering transitioning to an anterior-based approach for THA are concerned about the learning curve and the reported marginal clinical benefit. Accordingly, the first cohort of THAs, which were implanted by a single surgeon using the anterior-based muscle-sparing approach (ABMS), was analyzed. The goal of the study was to test 1) whether patient-reported outcomes improved and 2) whether the complication rate decreased with the number of THAs performed. A retrospective cohort study on the first 30 primary THA cases (27 patients) of one surgeon (January 2021-April 2021) using the ABMS approach was conducted. These 30 THAs were compared to 30 primary THA cases (30 patients) done immediately prior to the transition by the same surgeon (September 2020-December 2020) using the posterior approach (PA). The Oxford Hip Score (OHS), Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS Junior), and Forgotten Joint Score (FJS) obtained 6 weeks and 6 months after surgery were compared. In addition, three consecutive groups based on equal numbers of THAs were compared for the incidence of complications and surgery time. At 6 weeks after THA, the OHS was 6 points higher after the ABMS approach (p = 0.0408), and the OHS was comparable at 6 months. The HOOS Junior and FJS were similar at 6 weeks and 6 months after surgery.&#160;In the first 10 THAs using the ABMS approach, one patient had a greater trochanter fracture, and one patient had an intraoperative proximal femur fracture. No further immediate interoperative or postoperative complications occurred. Surgery time significantly reduced with the number of THAs performed. Transitioning from the PA to the ABMS approach is associated with a learning curve, which is limited to the first 20 cases. The effect of improved clinical outcomes is apparent within the early postoperative period. After 6 months, THA patients do well regardless of the approach.

At 6 weeks after THA, the mean OHS was 35 points after the ABMS approach and 29 after the PA (p = 0.0408). The HOOS and FJS did not differ significantly 6 weeks after THA between the ABMS approach and PA. At 6 months after THA, no differences in outcome scores were observed (Table 1).
In the first 10 THAs using the ABMS approach, one patient had a greater trochanter fracture treated with a tension band suture, and one patient had an intraoperative proximal femur fracture treat...

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The Transition to an Anterior-Based Muscle Sparing Approach Improves Early Postoperative Function but is Associated with a Learning Curve

The anterior-based muscle-sparing approach for total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated with a learning curve. However, the improved clinical outcome in the early post-operative phase makes the consideration to transition worthwhile.

Surgeons considering transitioning to an anterior-based approach for THA are concerned about the learning curve and the reported marginal clinical ...

This protocol demonstrates and highlights the technique and intricacies of the anterior-based muscle sparing approach, abbreviated ABMS, for total hip arthroplasty. The ABMS approach allows the surgeon to efficiently perform total hip arthroplasties in the lateral decubitus position, combining the advantages of the posterior approach and the direct anterior approach. Surgeons transitioning to the EBMS approach should make themselves familiar with the extent of capsular release during capsulotomy, as this step dictates the exposure of the acetabulum and the femur.Before the surgery, meet the patient in the pre-operative holding area and mark the correct hip side with a skin marker. Palpate and mark the proximal border of greater trochanter, or GT, the anterior border of the proximal femur, and the anterior border of the gluteus medius, or GM, fascia, which is tighter than the fascia overlying the tensor fasciae latae muscle. After positioning the patient in a lateral decubitus position with the operated hip facing up, perform sterile prepping and draping, and cover the exposed skin with iodine-impregnated adhesive.Wrap a sterile elastic bandage around the waist of the assistant 1 to create a belt, which will serve to hold a sterile Mayo stand cover attached to the belt with the two non-penetrating clamps, like a kangaroo bag. Position the surgeon in front of the patient, and assistant 1 and assistant 2 behind the patient. Instruct assistant 1 to abduct the hip.Incise the skin sharply with a number 10 blade, following the skin mark, cut down to the fascia with a knife, and use a clean lab sponge to expose the fascia. Identify the perforating vessels as they pierce through the fascia, locating the interval between the GM and tensor fasciae latae, or TFL. Distally open the fascia parallel to the orientation of the fascial fibers, and curve anteriorly at the mid portion of the incision, staying posterior to the perforating vessels.To dissect the muscle plane between the TFL anteriorly and the gluteus muscles posteriorly, run a finger along the GM toward the GT and let the finger drop anteriorly into the space between the GM and TFL. Once the finger is in the space, palpate the femoral neck and posterior portion of the femoral neck by elevating the gluteus medius and minimus posteriorly. While assistant 1 is holding the hip abducted, place a curved Hohmann retractor over the posterior neck outside the capsule to retract the gluteae muscles, Then place a straight Hohmann retractor over the anterior neck outside the capsule, under the TFL and the reflected head of the rectus femoris tendon.Instruct assistant 1 to rotate the hip slightly externally and make an H-shaped capsulotomy using electrocautery with the bar of the H longitudinally along the femoral neck. Ensure that the distal line of the H is far lateral connecting the tip of the GT and the medial around the neck to release the capsule and clean out the trochanteric fossa and intertrochanteric ridge. Using electrocautery, go through the entire capsule proximally toward the head and acetabular rim, which is felt as a step with an electrocautery tip.At the acetabular rim, turn the electrocautery by 90 degrees and release the capsule along the acetabular rim medially and laterally. Reposition the retractors underneath the capsule with the assistant holding the leg in abduction. With assistant 1 increasing the external rotation and extension, make a subcapital femoral neck cut oblique from proximal to distal to facilitate the lift of the distal femur.Hold the anterior number 7 retractor. With a key elevator positioned at the osteotomy site, level the femoral neck into the surgical field while assistant 1 hyperextends the hip to dislodge the osteotomy. Instruct assistant 1 to place the leg in the kangaroo bag and externally rotate the hip so that the patella is pointing upward and the tibia is perpendicular to the floor.Reposition the number 17 retractor over the GT and clean up the trochanteric fossa from the soft tissue using electrocautery. Instruct assistant 1 to adduct the hip so that the femoral neck is elevated more out of the wound. To perform the femoral neck cut, at the plant level distal to the trochanteric fossa, use an oscillating saw to cut the medial neck, proceeding to the lateral neck, paying attention not to violate the GT.Remove the free bone piece of the femoral neck with an osteotome and grasper.Remove the Hohmann retractors and instruct assistant 1 to place the leg out of the bag in a neutral position on the Mayo stand to allow hip abduction and slight flexion. Place number 15 or number 17 retractors over the posterior acetabulum and the number 7 retractor over the anterior acetabulum. Push through the capsule with the spike.To remove the femoral head, push on the inferior part of the head to dislodge it superiorly, then use a grasper to remove the head. Remove the labrum using a long knife and incise the inferior capsule if it is in the hemisphere of the acetabulum. Ream the acetabulum to appropriate size, starting 1 millimeter smaller than the planned cup diameter Then insert the final acetabular component in 40 degrees abduction and 10 to 15 degrees anteversion.Insert the final polyethylene liner by manually placing it within the acetabular component and then impacting the liner in the acetabular component to engage the locking mechanism. While assistant 1 places the leg in the kangaroo bag and rotates the hip externally to 90 degrees, place a 2-pronged retractor under the posteromedial aspect of the femoral neck, and the number 17 retractor over the GT.Then instruct assistant 1 to extend and adduct the hip. Perform release along the anterior portion of the GT to deliver the femur out of the wound.Then open the proximal femur with a box cutter and canal finder. Broach to an appropriate size and length, and place the final stem with templated offset To perform a trial reduction, instruct assistant 1 to apply slight traction and internally rotate the hip while the surgeon uses a head pusher to guide the ball into the socket. To check the hip for anterior and posterior stability, place the number 17 retractor over the posterior acetabulum to visualize the hip.Perform a shuck test in longitudinal and lateral traction. To dislocate the hip, place a bone hook around the neck and instruct assistant 1 to apply traction and external rotation. Remove the trial head, irrigate the cup, insert the final head, and reduce the hip.Replace the number 17 retractor outside the capsule. Reapproximate the capsule with a non-absorbable suture. Repair the gluteal fascia with a synthetic braided absorbable suture while the leg is in slight abduction and external rotation.Close the subcutaneous tissue with a 2-0 braided absorbable suture in skin, with sterile skin staples. Six weeks after the total hip arthroplasty, the mean Oxford hip score was 35 points after the anterior-based muscle sparing, or ABMS approach, and 29 after the posterior approach, or PA.The hip disability and osteoarthritis outcome score and forgotten joint score did not differ significantly after six weeks between the two approaches. At six months after total hip arthroplasty no differences in outcome scores were observed.The difference in the mean surgical time across the three patient groups showed that the surgery time significantly reduced from a mean of 113 minutes for the first 10 patients to a mean of 67 minutes for the surgery's 21 to 30, indicating a learning curve regarding surgical efficiency. At six weeks the postoperative x-rays of the presented patient demonstrated restored leg length and femoral offset. Incising the fascia at the border of the gluteus medius and the tensor fasciae latae will avoid unnecessary muscle damage, and the correct capsular release during capsulotomy will allow for adequate exposure of the acetabulum and the femur.Once comfortable with the ABMS approach for primary total hip arthroplasties, the approach can be utilized without restriction on patient selection, and can be extended to revision total hip arthroplasties.

Research

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Assessing Endothelial Vasodilator Function with the Endo-PAT 2000

The endothelium is a delicate monolayer of cells that lines all blood vessels, and which comprises the systemic and lymphatic capillaries. By virtue of ...

In Vivo Canine Muscle Function Assay

In Vivo Canine Muscle Function Assay

We describe a minimally-invasive and reproducible method to measure canine pelvic limb muscle strength and muscle response to repeated eccentric 
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A Methodological Approach to Non-invasive Assessments of Vascular Function and Morphology

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Early Detection of Drug-Induced Renal Hemodynamic Dysfunction Using Sonographic Technology in Rats

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Adapted Resistance Training Improves Strength in Eight Weeks in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

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Using Saccadometry with Deep Brain Stimulation to Study Normal and Pathological Brain Function

The oculomotor system involves a large number of brain areas including parts of the basal ganglia, and various neurodegenerative diseases including ...

Nerve-sparing Mid-urethral Obstruction (NeMO) in Female Small Rodents

Nerve-sparing Mid-urethral Obstruction NeMO in Female Small Rodents

Partial bladder outlet obstruction (pBOO) has a high prevalence, causes significant patient burden, and immense health care costs. The most common animal ...

A Non-Invasive Method for Generating the Cyclic Loading-Induced Intra-Articular Cartilage Lesion Model of the Rat Knee

The pathophysiology of primary osteoarthritis (OA) remains unclear. However, a specific subclassification of OA in relatively younger age groups is likely ...

Vessel-Sparing Microsurgical Longitudinal Intussusception Vasoepididymostomy to Treat Epididymal Obstructive Azoospermia

The epididymis is a common site of obstruction in obstructive azoospermia (OA). Vasoepididymostomy has become an important method for the treatment of ...

A Modified Vessel-Sparing Microsurgical Vasoepididymostomy

Microsurgical vasoepididymostomy (MVE) is the main surgical treatment for epididymal obstruction. The vasal vessels are ligated during MVE. However, ...