The Perioperative Nurse's Role in Table-Enhanced Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty
ABSTRACT
The anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty (THA), when performed with the patient in the supine position, is enhanced by the use of a radiolucent, orthopedic table.
This technique has numerous advantages: enhanced intraoperative fluoroscopy because of the patient's supine position on a radiolucent table, improved femoral exposure, and reduced soft tissue trauma. Criteria for patient selection is not limited as it may be for other arthroplasty techniques.
The role of the perioperative nurse during an anterior THA is to ensure optimal function of the orthopedic table and provide safe patient care. A clear understanding of the surgical techniques used and the functions of the table are imperative. AORN J 90 (July 2009) 53–68. © AORN, Inc, 2009.
Key words: anterior total hip arthroplasty , anterior approach THA , radiolucent orthopedic table-enhanced THA
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doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2009.02.015
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