SOFT-TISSUE BALANCE OF THE HIP

Authors
LONGJOHN D DORR LD
Citation
D. Longjohn et Ld. Dorr, SOFT-TISSUE BALANCE OF THE HIP, The Journal of arthroplasty, 13(1), 1998, pp. 97-100
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics
Journal title
The Journal of arthroplasty → ACNP
ISSN journal
08835403
Volume
13
Issue
1
Year of publication
1998
Pages
97 - 100
Database
ISI
SICI code
0883-5403(1998)13:1<97:SBOTH>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Release of static and dynamic contractures around the hip provides sig nificant immediate benefits for the patient and accelerates postoperat ive rehabilitation. Knee pain is decreased, groin pain is eliminated, range of motion of the hip is increased, and functional leg-length dif ference is reduced. This article emphasizes the importance of techniqu es used to ensure soft tissue balance.