• Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu Anhui, 233000, P. R. China;
DINGHai, Email: dinghaisjtu@126.com
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Objective To summarize the research progress of Supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip (SuperPath) in minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods The related literature on SuperPath in terms of its history, indications, contraindications, surgical technique, and curative effect was summarized and analyzed. Results SuperPath for minimally invasive THA is an approach that makes use of the interval between the gluteus medius and piriformis, it can eliminate the need to cut through any muscle and tendon. In comparison to conventional surgery, the SuperPath has the advantages of less soft tissue injury, quicker post-operative recovery, shorter hospitalization days, and the short-term curative effect is good. But there are also some disadvantages of narrower indications, need of special equipment and higher prosthesis malposition. Conclusion The SuperPath can reduce surgical trauma and the risk of postoperative dislocation and other complications, so the purpose of early rapid rehabilitation is achieved. However, the time of its clinical application is still short, so the long-term effectiveness and related complications should be further observed.

Citation: YAOJian, DINGHai. RESEARCH PROGRESS OF SUPERCAPSULAR PERCUTANEOUSLY ASSISTED TOTAL HIP IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2016, 30(9): 1170-1173. doi: 10.7507/1002-1892.20160238 Copy

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