Effectiveness of computer-navigated minimally invasive total hip surgery compared to conventional total hip arthroplasty: design of a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Moderate to severe osteoarthrosis is the most common indication for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). Minimally Invasive Total Hip Surgery (MIS) and computer-navigated surgery were introduced several years ago. However, the literature la...

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Main Authors: Bulstra Sjoerd K, Groothoff Johan W, Stant A Dennis, van den Akker-Scheek Inge, Wagenmakers Robert, Reininga Inge HF, Zijlstra Wiebren, Stevens Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/8/4