Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers)
Publisher: Peytchinski, Gospodin Iliev
ISSN: 1312 773X (Online)
Issue: 2015, vol. 21, issue 1
Subject Area: Medicine - Orthopedics and Traumatology
Pages: 752-756
DOI: 10.5272/jimab.2015211.752
Published online: 30 March 2015

J of IMAB 2015 Jan-Mar;21(1):752-756
SOFT TISSUE BALANCING IN TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY.
Pencho Kosev, Bojan Valentinov, Yordan AndonovCorresponding Autor, Cvetan Sokolov.
Department of orthopedics and traumatology, MHAT Ruse, Ruse, Bulgaria.

ABSTRACT:
We present our experience with the soft tissue balancing in total hip arthroplasty. Detailed indications, planning and surgical technique are presented. The described procedures are performed on 278 hips for a period of 6 years (2008-2014). We conclude that the outcome of a THA can be improved by balancing the stability, ROM, muscle strength and limb length equality.

Key words: THA, soft tissue balancing, selective muscle, release femoral offset, limb length equality,

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Kosev P, Valentinov B, Andonov Y, Sokolov C. Soft tissue balancing in total hip arthroplasty. J of IMAB. 2015 Jan-Mar;21(1):752-756. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5272/jimab.2015211.752

Correspondence to: Dr. Yordan Andonov, Department of orthopedics and traumatology, MHAT Ruse, 2, Nezavisimost str., 7000 Ruse, Bulgaria; E-mail: andonov@doctor.bg

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Received: 15 January 2015
Published online: 30 March 2015

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