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THR - Techniques, Joint Registries and Your Choice

Technique Considerations

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What is the Dorr Classification?

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What is ODEP rating?

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What are the different bearing wear rates?

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What approach will you use?

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Pros and Cons Posterior vs Lateral?

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Pros and Cons Posterior vs Anterior?

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Does approach affect dislocation rates?

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What is the ideal THR implant positioning?

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How do you place acetabular screws?

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How do you critique the radiograph?

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What is a joint registry?

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What are the uses of a joint registry?

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What are the strengths of using joint registry data?

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What are the cons of joint registry?

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What sparked the use of registry data?

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AOJNRR Key Charts for THR

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How does THR survival rates compare to other contemporary joint replacements?

What is your implant choice?

Answer opening: "My Implant choice based on basic science principles, my training, and registry data - categorized by fixation type"

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What is your implant fixation choice for this patient?

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What is your bearing surface of choice?

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What head size will you use?

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