In total hip surgery, few topics spark as much debate as hip stability in total hip replacements (THR).
Recently, I met David Kirwan, a brilliant orthopedic surgeon, that dives deep into the mechanics of hip function and the pitfalls of modern implants. Kirwan's insights challenge conventional thinking and highlight a critical factor often overlooked: anterior offset (AO). He presented the solution to the BoneChat members on episode #66 - David KIRWAN introduced a simple solution to total hip dislocation.
Drawing from his expertise, let's unpack this into a comprehensive exploration the tota...