Use of the Fitmore® hip stem bone-preserving system for the minimally invasive anterior-supine approach in hip replacement.

Total hip arthroplasty through a single-incision anterior approach is a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) technique that allows component placement without violation of the posterior hip capsule or "hip deltoid." This allows faster recovery without dislocation precautions. The Fitmore® hip stem (Zimmer, Warsaw, Ind) is a bone-conserving stem designed for use in MIS techniques. The technique described here is a single-incision anterior approach with the Fitmore system using a special orthopedic table.