Arthritis and Arthroplasty: The Hip

"The Hip" - a volume in the new "Arthritis and Arthroplasty" series - offers expert guidance on everything from patient selection and pre-operative planning to surgical approaches and techniques. Clear, evidence-based coverage details which technology and methodology used for total Hip arthroplasty (THA), reconstruction or revision is best for each patient. This title lets you access discussions of debates on minimally invasive surgery; component material and bearing options; cemented vs.uncemented fixation of the components; and more. It allows you to explore alternatives to THA in younger arthritic patients and view expertly narrated video demonstrations of surgical techniques. In addition to providing practical, pragmatic advice in a concise, readable format, this Expert Consult title offers the full text of the book, as well as links to PubMed and periodic content updates, online at expertconsult.com.