Supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip arthroplasty versus conventional posterior approach: Comparison of early functional results.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the early functional results of total hip arthroplasty (THA) using the supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip (SuperPATH) microposterior approach.

Methods: In this retrospective study, 58 patients treated with THA from October 2015 to April 2016 in our hospital were enrolled. A total of 28 patients (11 men and 17 women; mean age: 74.

[Analysis of outcome and prognostic factors of anterior approach for two-level cervical spondylotic myelopathy].

Objective: To investigate the efficacy and possibly prognositic factors of anterior approach on two-level cervical spondylotic myelopathy.

Methods: A retrospective review was performed on 44 cases of two-level cervical spondylotic mydopathy from Jun. 2007 to Sep.

[Therapeutic effects and complications of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar fractures].

Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effects and complications of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar fractures.

Methods: From January 2002 to December 2008, 103 patients with thoracolumbar fractures were treated with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, including 75 males and 28 females, the average age was 45.6 years (range, 18 - 72 years).