Innovations in Hip Arthroplasty
Use of the Fitmore® Hip Stem Bone-Preserving System for the Minimally Invasive Anterior-Supine Approach in Hip Replacement

Total hip arthroplasty through a single-incision anterior approach is a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) technique that allows component placement without violation of the posterior hip capsule or “hip deltoid.” This allows faster recovery without dislocation precautions. The Fitmore® hip stem (Zimmer, Warsaw, Ind) is a boneconserving stem designed for use in MIS techniques. The technique described here is a single-incision anterior approach with the Fitmore stem using a special orthopedic table.