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Which nerve is not directly mentioned as being relevant to Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)?
Which nerve is not directly mentioned as being relevant to Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)?
- Obturator nerve
- Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
- Sciatic nerve (correct)
- Femoral nerve
What is the gold standard material for the Metal or Ceramic-On-Polyethylene component of THA implants?
What is the gold standard material for the Metal or Ceramic-On-Polyethylene component of THA implants?
- Metal
- Ceramic
- Polyethylene (correct)
- Acetabulum shell
Which THA fixation method is indicated for older individuals with poor bone quality and a history of inflammatory arthritis?
Which THA fixation method is indicated for older individuals with poor bone quality and a history of inflammatory arthritis?
- Cement fixation (correct)
- Cementless fixation
- Hybrid fixation
- Metal-on-metal fixation
What is a major advantage of cementless fixation in THA?
What is a major advantage of cementless fixation in THA?
What is a significant disadvantage of cement fixation in THA?
What is a significant disadvantage of cement fixation in THA?
Which component is part of the Total Hip Arthroplasty Implants?
Which component is part of the Total Hip Arthroplasty Implants?
Which muscle is NOT mentioned as relevant to a Total Hip Arthroplasty?
Which muscle is NOT mentioned as relevant to a Total Hip Arthroplasty?
What is the primary goal of Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA)?
What is the primary goal of Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA)?
Between 2005 & 2030, what is the expected percentage increase in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) in the US?
Between 2005 & 2030, what is the expected percentage increase in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) in the US?
Who is credited with creating the first mold arthroplasty out of glass?
Who is credited with creating the first mold arthroplasty out of glass?
Which condition is listed as an indication for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)?
Which condition is listed as an indication for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)?
What are the common clinical presentations of hip arthritis?
What are the common clinical presentations of hip arthritis?
Who is considered the father of the modern Total Hip Arthroplasty?
Who is considered the father of the modern Total Hip Arthroplasty?
What percentage increase is expected for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) between 2005 & 2030 in the US?
What percentage increase is expected for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) between 2005 & 2030 in the US?
What is a potential disadvantage of the posterolateral approach in hip surgery?
What is a potential disadvantage of the posterolateral approach in hip surgery?
Why are the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus spared in the posterolateral approach?
Why are the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus spared in the posterolateral approach?
What is a precaution associated with the posterolateral approach in hip surgery?
What is a precaution associated with the posterolateral approach in hip surgery?
Why has the surgical approach been refined to be less invasive over the years?
Why has the surgical approach been refined to be less invasive over the years?
Which hip structures are released before dislocating the hip in the posterolateral approach?
Which hip structures are released before dislocating the hip in the posterolateral approach?
What is a significant advantage of the posterolateral approach in hip surgery?
What is a significant advantage of the posterolateral approach in hip surgery?
Why is the small risk of sciatic nerve damage a concern in the posterolateral approach?
Why is the small risk of sciatic nerve damage a concern in the posterolateral approach?
What are the precautions for the STAR approach?
What are the precautions for the STAR approach?
Which muscles are impacted by the STAR approach?
Which muscles are impacted by the STAR approach?
What is the main benefit of the STAR approach?
What is the main benefit of the STAR approach?
How does the STAR approach relate to earlier functional improvement?
How does the STAR approach relate to earlier functional improvement?
Which movement should be avoided when returning to bed after the STAR approach?
Which movement should be avoided when returning to bed after the STAR approach?
Which muscles are spared during the STAR approach?
Which muscles are spared during the STAR approach?
What is the impact of the STAR approach on pain levels post-operation?
What is the impact of the STAR approach on pain levels post-operation?
What is the purpose of the Trochanteric precautions?
What is the purpose of the Trochanteric precautions?
What is a potential consequence of sidestepping or bringing the leg out when returning to bed after the STAR approach?
What is a potential consequence of sidestepping or bringing the leg out when returning to bed after the STAR approach?
