Q. Can you explain the Anterior Approach to total hip replacement? A. The Anterior Approach enters the hip joint in the front of the hip between muscles rather than detaching tendons on the side of ...

The anterior approach for total hip replacement involves going in through the front of the hip, rather than the back. Proponents say it speeds up recovery time. But recovery time has improved a ...

The femoral nerve can be damaged through direct trauma or prolonged pressure to the anterior aspect of the hip, which may cause weakness, numbness, tingling, or pain along the anterior thigh and leg.

Some exercises and stretches, like posterior pelvic tilt, gluteal bridge, squats, and hip stretches, may help reduce anterior pelvic tilt. Share on Pinterest Your pelvis helps you walk, run, and ...

The anterior approach means the surgeon will go through the front, between muscles, without having to cut tendons which is why it is considered a bone-and-muscle-sparing procedure with less scarring.