Method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty

摘要

A method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive (i.e., with the wound developed under an incision being substantially the same size as the incision throughout the depth of the wound) total hip arthroplasty. The apparatus includes a provisional femoral head allowing for radial placement thereof on a provisional femoral neck as well as a posterior retractor sleeve for allowing access to a femur through a posterior incision.