25 Questions
What is the purpose of the Hana Table in the Anterior Approach for hip replacement surgery?
To aid in implant exposure
In the context of hip resurfacing, what is a disadvantage associated with this procedure?
Possible femur fracture
During which phase of rehabilitation following Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) should cryotherapy and elevation of lower extremity be initiated?
Acute Care Phase, Week 0-1
What is a characteristic of the Anterior Approach for hip replacement surgery compared to the Posterolateral Approach?
Longer learning curve for surgeons
What is a precaution specific to the Anterior Approach for hip replacement surgery?
Immediate dislocation when reaching overhead
What is the gold standard for Total Hip Arthroplasty?
Metal or Ceramic-On-Polyethylene implants
In Total Hip Arthroplasty, what does cement fixation of the femoral component combined with cementless fixation of the acetabular component represent?
Hybrid fixation
What is a major risk associated with Ceramic-on-Ceramic Total Hip Arthroplasty implants?
Audible squeaking
In Total Hip Arthroplasty, what are the indications for using cementless fixation?
Younger individuals and active lifestyle
What is the purpose of using polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) in cement fixation in Total Hip Arthroplasty?
To function as a grout
Which approach is more commonly used and provides an excellent view of hip structures for optimum implant placement?
Posterolateral Approach
What are spared during the posterolateral approach?
Gluteus maximus, medius and minimus
What is a small risk associated with the posterolateral approach?
Sciatic nerve damage
What precaution should be taken to avoid complications during the posterolateral approach?
Pivoting the foot
Which muscles are released before dislocating the hip in the posterolateral approach?
Capsule and short external rotators
What is the primary benefit of the STAR approach in total hip arthroplasty?
Reduced risk of neurovascular injury
Which muscles are impacted by the STAR approach in total hip arthroplasty?
Obturator internus, superior & inferior gemelli
What is a precaution associated with the STAR approach in total hip arthroplasty?
None, there are no precautions
Why is the piriformis spared in the STAR approach?
To increase hip stability
What does the acronym STAR stand for in the context of total hip arthroplasty?
Superior Transverse Atraumatic Reconstruction
Which of the following is NOT an indication for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)?
Rapidly progressing neurologic diseases
What material was used in the first recognizable hip replacement surgery in 1891?
Ivory
Between 2005 & 2030, how much is Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) in the US expected to increase by?
673%
Who is considered the father of the modern Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)?
John Charley
What is the main goal of Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA)?
To relieve pain and improve function
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