Hip Prosthesis Surgery: The Importance of the “Direct Superior” Approach
A Muscle- and Tendon-Preserving Technique Hip replacement surgery is one of the most common orthopedic procedures, especially for patients suffering from osteoarthritis, degenerative conditions, or traumatic injuries such as femoral head osteonecrosis, hip dysplasia, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, and Perthes disease. We explore this topic with Dr. Marco Villa, an orthopedic specialist in hip













