Surgical Description and Early Review  200

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Michael A. Jacobs, MD¹,
Robin N. Goytia, MD¹ and Tarun
Bhargava, MD¹

¹ 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard,
Russell Morgan Building, Suite 402, Baltimore, MD 21239

Background: Recently, metal-on-metal hip resurfacing has
enjoyed a resurgence as an alternative to hip
arthroplasty in properly selected patients. The
purpose of the present study was to report the
early results of hip resurfacing through an anterolateral
approach and to describe the technique with
modifications that have been made as experience
with the procedure has increased…

…Conclusions: The early results associated with a
new generation of hip resurfacing devices are
promising. The anterolateral approach affords the
surgeon excellent exposure with the advantage of
increased hip stability and potentially improved vascular
supply of the femoral head as compared with the
posterior approach.