Muscle activation pattern during gait and stair activities following total hip arthroplasty with a direct anterior approach: a comprehensive case study

Arthroplast Today. 2017 Aug 12;4(1):27-32. doi: 10.1016/j.artd.2017.06.006. eCollection 2018 Mar.

Abstract

Muscle activation following total hip arthroplasty with a direct anterior approach has not previously been reported in the literature. This case report details the electromyography outcome of a 60-year-old male patient with unilateral direct anterior approach-total hip arthroplasty during walking and stair activities. Outcome reports the continuation of altered muscle activation 12 months postoperatively, even with a good clinical outcome.

Keywords: Direct anterior approach; Muscle activation; Rehabilitation; Total hip arthroplasty.

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  • Case Reports