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 ResearchSpecialized 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 ResearchAnterior approachTotal hip arthroplastyDirect anterior approachSurgical techniquePatient positioning
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 SchoolCanal
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