Abstract
This session will be practically oriented, focusing on important surgical decisions and on technical tips to avoid complications. The panel will be polled concerning individual preferences as regards the following issues in primary total hip arthroplasty: Peri-operative antibiotics/blood management/preferred anesthetic, Surgical approach for primary total hip arthroplasty: indications or preferences for direct anterior, anterolateral, posterior, less invasive exposures, Acetabular fixation, Tips for optimising acetabular component orientation, Femoral fixation: Indications for cemented and uncemented implants and Role of hip resurfacing, Preferred femoral head size, Choice of bearing surface, Tips for optimising intra-operative hip stability, Tips for optimising leg length, Post-operative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, Heterotopic bone prophylaxis, Post-operative pain management, rehabilitation protocol, activity restrictions and antibiotic prophylaxis.
