Georgios Kyriakopoulos
Georgios Kyriakopoulos
Hôpital de la Tour, Geneve, Switzerland
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Lazaros Poultsides
Lazaros Poultsides
New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York University School of Medicine, USA
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Panayiotis Christofilopoulos
Panayiotis Christofilopoulos
Hôpital de la Tour, Geneve, Switzerland
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Introduction The anterior approach to the hip was originally described by Carl Hueter in 1817, in his work Der Grundriss der Chirurgie. However, it was Smith-Petersen who popularized the approach in the US and the English-speaking world, after
Tim Pohlemann
Tim Pohlemann
Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Homburg, Germany
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Steven C. Herath
Steven C. Herath
Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Homburg, Germany
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Benedikt J. Braun
Benedikt J. Braun
Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Homburg, Germany
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Mika F. Rollmann
Mika F. Rollmann
Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Homburg, Germany
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Tina Histing
Tina Histing
Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Homburg, Germany
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Antonius Pizanis
Antonius Pizanis
Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Saarland University Hospital, Homburg, Germany
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-Langenbeck approach remains the standard approach to the dorsal aspect of the acetabulum, there are several anterior approaches which can be utilized for the stabilization of fractures which involve anterior structures of the acetabulum or both column fractures
Leonardo Tassinari
Leonardo Tassinari
I Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Alberto Di Martino
Alberto Di Martino
I Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Matteo Brunello
Matteo Brunello
I Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Valentino Rossomando
Valentino Rossomando
I Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Francesco Traina
Francesco Traina
Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Orthopedics-Traumatology and Prosthetic Surgery and Hip and Knee Revision, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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Orthopedics-Traumatology and Prosthetic Surgery and Hip and Knee Revision, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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Cesare Faldini
Cesare Faldini
I Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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( 7 , 8 , 9 ). THA by direct anterior approach (DAA) is gaining increasing popularity among orthopedic surgeons ( 10 ) due to the many advantages resulting from the use of an intermuscular approach: decreased bleeding, reduced hospitalization stay
Julia E J W Geilen
Julia E J W Geilen
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Zuyderland Medical Center, Sittard-Geleen and Heerlen, the Netherlands
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Sem M M Hermans
Sem M M Hermans
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Zuyderland Medical Center, Sittard-Geleen and Heerlen, the Netherlands
Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI) Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI) Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Ruud Droeghaag
Ruud Droeghaag
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Zuyderland Medical Center, Sittard-Geleen and Heerlen, the Netherlands
Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI) Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI) Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Martijn G M Schotanus
Martijn G M Schotanus
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Zuyderland Medical Center, Sittard-Geleen and Heerlen, the Netherlands
Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI) Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI) Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Emil H van Haaren
Emil H van Haaren
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Zuyderland Medical Center, Sittard-Geleen and Heerlen, the Netherlands
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Wouter L W van Hemert
Wouter L W van Hemert
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Zuyderland Medical Center, Sittard-Geleen and Heerlen, the Netherlands
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disadvantages. The most used approaches are the direct anterior approach (DAA), posterior approach (PA), and straight lateral approach (SLA). Each approach can accomplish safe and efficient reconstruction of the joint ( 8 ). DAA is claimed to result in shorter
Alfonso Vaquero-Picado
Alfonso Vaquero-Picado
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Spain
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Gaspar González-Morán
Gaspar González-Morán
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Spain
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Luis Moraleda
Luis Moraleda
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Spain
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can be suspected when a soft stop to reduction is observed. The anterior approach is the most widely used approach for open reduction. This approach is especially indicated when vascular repair is necessary. It is a safe approach and results are
Pieter Bas de Witte
Pieter Bas de Witte
Department Orthopedic Surgery, LUMC, Leiden, the Netherlands
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Christiaan J A van Bergen
Christiaan J A van Bergen
Department Orthopedic Surgery, Amphia, Breda, the Netherlands
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Babette L de Geest
Babette L de Geest
Knowledge Institute of Medical Specialists, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Floor Willeboordse
Floor Willeboordse
Knowledge Institute of Medical Specialists, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Joost H van Linge
Joost H van Linge
Juliana Children’s Hospital, The Hague & Reinier HAGA Orthopaedic Centre, Zoetermeer and Delft, the Netherlands
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Yvon M den Hartog
Yvon M den Hartog
Department Orthopedic Surgery, MST, Enschede, the Netherlands
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Magritha (Margret) M H P Foreman-van Drongelen
Magritha (Margret) M H P Foreman-van Drongelen
Department Hip Sonography, Diagnostiek voor U, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Renske M Pereboom
Renske M Pereboom
Dutch Hip Patient Association “Vereniging Afwijkende Heupontwikkeling”, Nijkerk, the Netherlands
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Simon G F Robben
Simon G F Robben
Department Radiology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Bart J Burger
Bart J Burger
Department Orthopedic Surgery, North West Hospital Group, Alkmaar, the Netherlands
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M Adhiambo Witlox
M Adhiambo Witlox
Department Orthopedic Surgery, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Melinda M E H Witbreuk
Melinda M E H Witbreuk
Department Orthopedic Surgery OLVG, AUMC Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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surgical reduction through a medial or anterior approach, compared to other surgical approaches of the hip? After successful reduction (closed or open): What are the (un)favorable effects of a short period of spica cast treatment compared to a longer
G. Vilà-Canet
G. Vilà-Canet
ICATME, Institut Universitari Quirón-Dexeus, Barcelona, Spain
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A. García de Frutos
A. García de Frutos
ICATME, Institut Universitari Quirón-Dexeus, Barcelona, Spain
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A. Covaro
A. Covaro
ICATME, Institut Universitari Quirón-Dexeus, Barcelona, Spain
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M.T. Ubierna
M.T. Ubierna
ICATME, Institut Universitari Quirón-Dexeus, Barcelona, Spain
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E. Caceres
E. Caceres
ICATME, Institut Universitari Quirón-Dexeus, Barcelona, Spain
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Spain
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Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Spain
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scoring seven or more must be repaired by an anterior approach with vertebrectomy and strut grafting. This classification has been validated both clinically and biomechanically. 18 - 21 Some authors suggest using both the AO-Magerl and load
Paulo Diogo Cunha
Paulo Diogo Cunha
Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hospital de Braga, Portugal
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Tiago P Barbosa
Tiago P Barbosa
Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hospital de Braga, Portugal
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Guilherme Correia
Guilherme Correia
Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hospital de Braga, Portugal
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Rafaela Silva
Rafaela Silva
Anesthesiology Department, Hospital de Braga, Portugal
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Nuno Cruz Oliveira
Nuno Cruz Oliveira
Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hospital de Braga, Portugal
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Pedro Varanda
Pedro Varanda
Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hospital de Braga, Portugal
Life and Health Science Research Institute, University of Minho, Portugal
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Life and Health Science Research Institute, University of Minho, Portugal
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Bruno Direito-Santos
Bruno Direito-Santos
Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hospital de Braga, Portugal
Life and Health Science Research Institute, University of Minho, Portugal
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Life and Health Science Research Institute, University of Minho, Portugal
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) The supine or dorsal decubitus position is easily achievable and offers good exposure to the anterior aspect of the neck, allowing access to the anterior cervical spine. The anterior approach of the cervical spine is used to perform anterior
Junbo He
Junbo He
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Tingkui Wu
Tingkui Wu
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Chen Ding
Chen Ding
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Beiyu Wang
Beiyu Wang
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Ying Hong
Ying Hong
West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University/ Department of Anesthesia and Operation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Hao Liu
Hao Liu
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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top 100 cited articles on anterior cervical surgery Rank Title First author Total citations Citations per year Level of evidence 1 The anterior approach removal of ruptured cervical disks Cloward, RB 1197 19.0 IV
Alexandre Sitnik
Alexandre Sitnik
Belarus Republic Scientific and Practical Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kizhevatova str 60-4, 220024 Minsk, Belarus
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Aleksander Beletsky
Aleksander Beletsky
Belarus Republic Scientific and Practical Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kizhevatova str 60-4, 220024 Minsk, Belarus
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Steven Schelkun
Steven Schelkun
Naval Hospital, San Diego, California, USA
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approach; c) anterior approach; d) anterolateral approach (for tibia and fibula); f) lateral approach (for fibula only); g) posterolateral approach; h) posteromedial approach. For practical reasons the subdivision of distal tibia into three basic
