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Individualized Stem-positioning in Calcar-guided Short-stem Total Hip Arthroplasty

DOI: 10.3791/56905-v
What you'll learn
  • ✓ Master round-the-corner technique for short-stem THA placement
  • ✓ Apply individualized stem positioning relative to medial calcar
  • ✓ Evaluate osteotomy level to guide stem alignment strategy
  • ✓ Recognize learning curve differences from conventional THA approaches
Protocol

Biopharma Insights This protocol describes the round-the-corner technique and the individualized stem-positioning of calcar-guided short stems alongside the medial calcar, depending on the level of the osteotomy. This differs from conventional total hip arthroplasty and includes a learning curve.

Difficulty
advanced
Total time
~2–3 hours per patient procedure

Steps

1
Understand calcar-guided short-stem THA principles

Review the anatomical basis and surgical rationale for calcar-guided short-stem total hip arthroplasty, including how it differs from conventional stem positioning techniques.

▶ 00:44
2
Perform round-the-corner technique for stem insertion

Execute the round-the-corner surgical maneuver to position the calcar-guided short stem alongside the medial calcar, tailoring placement based on osteotomy level.

▶ 06:38
3
Assess representative stem alignment outcomes

Evaluate radiographic and surgical results demonstrating correct individualized stem alignments achieved using the calcar-guided technique.

▶ 08:32
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