A DIRECT ANTERIOR APPROACH THA WITH TABLE ASSIST

Patient HistoryThis patient is a 59-year-old female who presents with right side hip pain which has gradually progressed over the last 2 years. She describes activity related pain in the right groin radiating down the anterior thigh to the knee. There is also a moderate amount of posterior pain in the ischial region. She is now having pain at night as well as occasional back pain. The patient works as a landscape designer and historically has been quite active participating in yoga, snow skiing, and hiking. These activities have become more limited over the last 12 months. She denies any significant right knee pain and has no radicular complaints.Prior treatment has consisted of physical therapy on two separate occasions over the last year both for 6-week periods without relief. She uses anti-inflammatories daily but otherwise has not had any injections or surgery on the right hip. A cane is used for long distances and her maximum ambulatory capacity is 2 blocks. She is unable to negotiate stairs easily a...