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Brown A et al. - Total hip arthroplasty (THA) done using the anterior Smith-Petersen surgical approach is a true muscle-sparing approach that is less invasive than other methods of performing THA. When performed in the supine position on a modified orthopedic table, it obviates the need for a second incision for femoral stem insertion.

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