Kumar D, Thami T, Nishani M. Debate on direct-anterior vs posterior approach for hip hemiarthroplasty: The authors’ insights. World J Orthop 2024; 15(5): 486-488 [PMID: 38835683 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i5.486]
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Tarkik Thami, DNB, MBBS, MS, Attending Doctor, Department of Orthopedics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India. thamitarkik@gmail.com
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World J Orthop. May 18, 2024; 15(5): 486-488 Published online May 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i5.486
Debate on direct-anterior vs posterior approach for hip hemiarthroplasty: The authors’ insights
Deepak Kumar, Tarkik Thami, Manjunath Nishani
Deepak Kumar, Tarkik Thami, Manjunath Nishani, Department of Orthopedics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
Author contributions: Thami T and Kumar D have contributed equally to this work. The original article was read by Thami T, Kumar D, and Nishani M thoroughly. Kumar D and Thami T analyzed the data and wrote the original manuscript. The manuscript was revised by Thami T, Kumar D, and Nishani M collectively. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The Authors declare that there are no potential conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Tarkik Thami, DNB, MBBS, MS, Attending Doctor, Department of Orthopedics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India. thamitarkik@gmail.com
Received: February 3, 2024 Revised: March 3, 2024 Accepted: April 7, 2024 Published online: May 18, 2024 Processing time: 102 Days and 5.1 Hours
Abstract
We read and discussed the study entitled “Complication rates after direct anterior vs posterior approach for Hip Hemiarthroplasty in elderly individuals with femoral neck fractures” with great interest. The authors have done justice to the topic of comparison of anterior and posterior surgical approaches for bipolar hemiarthroplasty which has been an everlasting debate in the existing literature. However, there are certain aspects of this study that need clarification from the authors.
Core Tip: The debate on an ideal approach for total hip arthroplasty/hemiarthroplasty is an everlasting one. The relatively newer approaches such as the direct anterior approach are appealing to many surgeons but lack long-term data to prove their benefits and efficacy. We found an article written of great significance to the above-mentioned topic. However, we sought to request the authors to clarify some points about this research article to further strengthen the message that is being conveyed.
