NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy
Health & Fitness
Vicky is 67-year-old female with advanced osteoarthritis is scheduled for a total hip arthroplasty. The orthopedic surgeon decides on a posterior approach. Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason for utilizing a posterior approach during the procedure?
A. Minimize disruption to hip flexors
B. Provide better access to the acetabulum
C. Avoid risk to the sciatic nerve
D. Reduce surgical time
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