Controversies of Direct Anterior Approach
Program objectives
- Identify indications for cemented total hip
- Evaluate benefits of utilizing a specialty table or standard OR bed
- Explore the bikini incision
- Understand how to address the femoral anatomy with collar and collarless stem options
- Evaluate the benefits of various stem designs
Product focus
- Accolade II
- Direct Anterior Approach
- Exeter
- Insignia
Brian Blackwood, M.D.
Boulder, CO
Residency: The University of New Mexico
Fellowship: Coon Joint Replacement Institute
Nicholas Colacchio, M.D.
Falmouth, ME
Residency: Tufts Medical Center
Fellowship: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Join Brian Blackwood, M.D. and Nicholas Colacchio, M.D. as they debate different perspectives on treating patients through the Direct Anterior Approach.
VIDEOS
Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty through a bikini incision with Dr. Nicholas Colacchio
17:28 minutes
Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty featuring Insignia with Dr. Timothy Lovell
35:25 minutes
Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty featuring Accolade II with Dr. Nicholas Colacchio
23:24 minutes
DART™ surgical animation video
08:53 minutes
RESOURCES
The faculty are paid consultants of Stryker Orthopaedics. The opinions expressed by the faculty are those of the faculty and not necessarily those of Stryker. Individual experiences may vary.
The material presented is intended for educational purposes only. A surgeon must always rely on his or her own professional clinical judgment when deciding whether to use a particular product when treating a particular patient. Stryker does not dispense medical advice and recommends that surgeons be trained in the use of any particular product before using it in surgery. Stryker does not endorse or support the unapproved uses of its products.
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