Featured Publications
Anatomic Navigation Using the Transverse Acetabular Ligament for Acetabular Component Positioning in Total Hip Arthroplasty Through the Direct Anterior Approach
Molho DA, Kuether JP, Rubin LE. Anatomic Navigation Using the Transverse Acetabular Ligament for Acetabular Component Positioning in Total Hip Arthroplasty Through the Direct Anterior Approach. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2021, 30: 100-103. PMID: 35772088, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00839.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDirect anterior approachTotal hip arthroplastyTransverse acetabular ligamentAnterior approachHip arthroplastyImplant positioningSingle-surgeon case seriesAcetabular component positioningLewinnek safe zoneCase seriesComponent positioningAnatomic landmarksPreoperative planImplant positionArthroplastyPilot dataLigamentSafe zoneExposureAcetabulum
2024
Limited Exposure Direct Anterior Approach for Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement
Rubin L, Gil J, Ritterman S. Limited Exposure Direct Anterior Approach for Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement. 2024, 285-291. DOI: 10.1201/9781003523840-30.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHead and Liner Revision Surgery via the Direct Anterior Approach
Ritterman S, Deren M, Rubin L. Head and Liner Revision Surgery via the Direct Anterior Approach. 2024, 223-232. DOI: 10.1201/9781003523840-22.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnterior approachSpecialized Instruments for the Direct Anterior Approach
Gerscovich D, Unger A, Smith E, Keggi K, Rubin L. Specialized Instruments for the Direct Anterior Approach. 2024, 161-173. DOI: 10.1201/9781003523840-17.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchManaging Single and Multiple Incisions in Direct Anterior Hip Surgery
Ritterman S, Keggi K, Rubin L. Managing Single and Multiple Incisions in Direct Anterior Hip Surgery. 2024, 21-37. DOI: 10.1201/9781003523840-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Heterotopic Ossification after Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty
Cohen E, Babu J, Ritterman S, Tuttle J, Eisenson D, Rubin L. Heterotopic Ossification after Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty. The Journal Of Hip Surgery 2019, 03: 186-190. DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1698410.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDAA total hip arthroplastyTotal hip arthroplastyDirect anterior approachHeterotopic ossificationHip arthroplastyHO formationDirect anterior approach total hip arthroplastyHypertrophic arthritisAnterior approach total hip arthroplastyDeep venous thrombosis prophylaxisSix-month postoperative radiographsBaseline characteristic differencesBrooker classification systemPreoperative radiographic imagingVenous thrombosis prophylaxisMuscle-sparing approachSoft tissue handlingHO gradeThrombosis prophylaxisAnterior approachPatient factorsArthritis typeDAA groupOverall incidenceRetrospective review
2017
The direct anterior approach for acetabular augmentation in primary total hip arthroplasty
Honcharuk E, Kayiaros S, Rubin LE. The direct anterior approach for acetabular augmentation in primary total hip arthroplasty. Arthroplasty Today 2017, 4: 33-39. PMID: 29560393, PMCID: PMC5859514, DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2017.03.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary total hip arthroplastyDirect anterior approachTotal hip arthroplastyHip arthroplastyAnterior approachAcetabular augmentationComplete pain reliefSatisfactory clinical outcomesExcellent clinical resultsPosterolateral surgical approachRevision hip arthroplastyComplex acetabular deficienciesAcetabular bone defectsPain reliefClinical outcomesBone lossSurgical approachClinical resultsAcetabular augmentsAcetabular deficiencyAcetabular boneArthroplastyCup placementAppropriate trainingBone defectsIntraoperative Femur Fracture Risk During Primary Direct Anterior Approach Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty With and Without a Fracture Table
Cohen EM, Vaughn JJ, Ritterman SA, Eisenson DL, Rubin LE. Intraoperative Femur Fracture Risk During Primary Direct Anterior Approach Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty With and Without a Fracture Table. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2017, 32: 2847-2851. PMID: 28511947, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.04.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraoperative femur fracturesTotal hip arthroplastyCementless total hip arthroplastyDirect anterior approachFracture tableHip arthroplastyNonfracture patientsDAA total hip arthroplastySurgical technique variationsStatistical differenceFemoral neck fracturesRevision femoral stemFemur fracture riskAnterior approachMale patientsRetrospective reviewNeck fracturesFemur fracturesFracture riskExclusion criteriaPatientsAverage ageHip surgeonsBone hookFemoral implants
2013
Broach Handle Offset and Impact Acceleration During Femoral Preparation for Total Hip Arthroplasty
Kayiaros S, Rubin L, Biercevicz A, Limbird R, Paller D. Broach Handle Offset and Impact Acceleration During Femoral Preparation for Total Hip Arthroplasty. Reconstructive Review 2013, 3 DOI: 10.15438/rr.v3i2.37.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTotal hip arthroplastyHip arthroplastyFemoral canalInvasive total hip arthroplastyDirect anterior approachBroach handlesOperative legAnterior approachOperative timeCapsular releaseFemoral preparationSingle incisionProximal femurExternal rotationOrthopedic surgeryFemoral broachFemurArthroplastyWarren Alpert Medical SchoolAlpert Medical SchoolCanalTotal Hip Arthroplasty Followed by Traction and Delayed Reduction for Crowe IV Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Flanagin BA, Dushey CH, Rubin LE, Keggi KJ. Total Hip Arthroplasty Followed by Traction and Delayed Reduction for Crowe IV Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2013, 28: 1052-1054. PMID: 23498873, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2012.11.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal hip arthroplastyHip arthroplastyDevelopmental dysplasiaNerve palsyDysplastic hipsCrowe IV developmental dysplasiaPrimary total hip arthroplastyPostoperative nerve palsySciatic nerve palsyLeg length discrepancyPotential catastrophic complicationsNerve dysfunctionAnterior approachCatastrophic complicationHip dislocationLength discrepancySelect populationGeneral populationUnreported techniqueHip dysplasiaArthroplastyDysplasiaDelayed reductionJoint functionHip
2012
Simultaneous Bilateral Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty Utilizing a Modular Neck-Sparing Arthroplasty Femoral Stem - Case Report and Literature Review
Rubin L, Tuttle J, Ritterman S. Simultaneous Bilateral Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty Utilizing a Modular Neck-Sparing Arthroplasty Femoral Stem - Case Report and Literature Review. Reconstructive Review 2012, 2 DOI: 10.15438/rr.v2i2.17.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTotal hip arthroplastyDirect anterior total hip arthroplastyAnterior total hip arthroplastyFirst case reportHip arthroplastyCase reportArthroplasty designsSimultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplastyBilateral total hip arthroplastySatisfactory radiographic resultsDirect anterior approachBilateral hip osteoarthritisImplant survival rateHigh complication rateProximal bone stockFuture revision surgeryComplication rateAnterior approachRadiographic resultsHip osteoarthritisActive patientsRevision surgeryContralateral sideIntraoperative customizationBone stock
2010
The Direct Anterior Surgical Approach for Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Without a Traction Table
Keggi J, Kennon R, Rubin L, Keggi K. The Direct Anterior Surgical Approach for Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Without a Traction Table. Techniques In Orthopaedics 2010, 25: 12-17. DOI: 10.1097/bto.0b013e3181d1e48b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurgical approachTraction tableEarly postoperative outcomesAnterior surgical approachConsecutive surgical casesMuscle-sparing approachSingle senior surgeonViable blood supplyTotal hip arthroplastyMajor muscle groupsHip Resurfacing ArthroplastyInternervous planePostoperative outcomesPatient demographicsAnterior approachExtensile exposureRadiographic resultsBlood supplyEarly recoveryHip arthroplastyIntraoperative fluoroscopySurgical casesMuscle groupsFemoral headResurfacing Arthroplasty
2008
Total Hip Arthroplasty with the Anterior Surgical Approach Using One or Two Incisions
Keggi K, Rubin L. Total Hip Arthroplasty with the Anterior Surgical Approach Using One or Two Incisions. Seminars In Arthroplasty JSES 2008, 19: 175-179. DOI: 10.1053/j.sart.2008.02.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTotal hip arthroplastyHip arthroplastyAnterior surgical approachMuscle-sparing techniqueLow overall incidenceTypes of patientsVariety of incisionsAnterior approachOverall incidenceSurgical approachSecond incisionRapid returnSenior authorIncisionImplant designPatientsArthroplastyDecades of experienceExcellent resultsComplicationsIncidence