Total Hip Arthroplasty Using the AMIS Method: Surgical Technique, Suitability of This Method for Obese Patients, Evaluation of the Study Population

CONCLUSIONS: The results obtained in our study population show that this method can also be used in patients with higher BMI, with no concern about the implantation of components in malposition or a higher risk of neurovascular injury. Nonetheless, potentially higher risk of surgical wound healing should be considered when this approach is opted for. With the appropriate surgical technique, AMIS is a safe method and, in our view, the fi rst choice especially for obese patients.KEY WORDS: AMIS, anteversion, inclination, hip joint, obesity, BMI, implantation, total joint replacement.PMID:38447562 | DOI:10.55095/achot2024/008
Source: Acta Chirurgiae Orthopaedicae et Traumatologiae Cechoslovaca - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research