Application direct anterior approach in pediatric femoral head and neck lesions

This study evaluates a minimally invasive direct anterior approach (DAA) for pediatric femoral head and neck lesion resection. Results show reduced incision length, blood loss, and operative time with preserved hip function postoperatively.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

To inform medical professionals, particularly pediatric orthopedic surgeons, about the efficacy and advantages of a minimally invasive direct anterior approach (DAA) for resecting femoral head and neck lesions in children, emphasizing its benefits in reducing surgical trauma while preserving hip function.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Surgical approaches
2. Improved clinical decision-making
3. Postoperative outcome awareness

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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