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What is The most common approach for total hip ahroplasty is and explain in detail?
Total hip replacement is an operation where both, the acetabulum and the head of the femur are replaced with aificial components. For the acetabulum, a cup made of high-density polyethene is used, and for the head, a specially designed prosthesis made of metal alloy (cobalt-chromium alloy) is used. The most common approach for total hip ahroplasty is the posterolateral approach. Ref: Maheshwari 6e pg 338.