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World J Orthop. Dec 18, 2022; 13(12): 1047-1055
Published online Dec 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i12.1047
Taper-wedge stem suitable for anterior approach total hip arthroplasty: Adequate biomechanical reconstruction parameters and excellent clinical outcome at mid-term follow-up
Carlo Trevisan, Antonino Salvatore Lombardo, Gianluca Gallinari, Marco Zeppieri, Raymond Klumpp
Carlo Trevisan, Antonino Salvatore Lombardo, Gianluca Gallinari, UOC Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Ospedale Bolognini Seriate ASST, Bergamo Est 24068, Italy
Marco Zeppieri, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Udine, Udine 33100, Italy
Raymond Klumpp, UOC Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Ospedale Treviglio-Caravaggio ASST, Bergamo Ovest 24047, Italy
Author contributions: Trevisan C designed the research study, performed data acquisition, and wrote the manuscript; Lombardo AS, Gallinari G, and Klumpp R designed the research study and performed data acquisition; Trevisan C, Lombardo AS, Gallinari G, Zeppieri M and Klumpp R contributed towards conception of the study and final editing; All authors revised the article critically for important intellectual content, and provided final approval for the paper to be published.
Institutional review board statement: The study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Bergamo, Italy (No. 144/19, August 5, 2019).
Informed consent statement: Patients were not required to give informed consent to the study because the data was collected retrospectively and anonymized. Clinical data were obtained after each patient agreed to treatment by written consent.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors report no relevant conflict of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Marco Zeppieri, BSc, MD, PhD, Doctor, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Udine, p.le S. Maria della Misericordia 15, Udine 33100, Italy. markzeppieri@hotmail.com
Received: September 13, 2022
Peer-review started: September 13, 2022
First decision: October 28, 2022
Revised: November 9, 2022
Accepted: December 6, 2022
Article in press: December 6, 2022
Published online: December 18, 2022
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ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background

The direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty is a less invasive and muscle-sparing approach that seems to improve early function and patient satisfaction.

Research motivation

To study the results of this surgery in a cohort of patients.

Research objectives

To report outcomes, advantages and indications for this surgery.

Research methods

Analysis of outcomes after surgery.

Research results

Result outcomes were good. Complication rates were relatively low.

Research conclusions

The mid-term positive outcomes and low complication rate in our consecutive series of patients support the safety and suitability of this new surgery.

Research perspectives

New models to enhance surgery can improve outcomes.