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Fig. 4 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Fig. 4

From: Using the anterior capsule of the hip joint to protect the tensor fascia lata muscle during direct anterior total hip arthroplasty: a randomized prospective trial

Fig. 4

a and b show typical measurements of CSA and fatty atrophy of the TFLM before and after surgery in group a. Measurements for group b are shown in c and d. Photographs of the TFLM after arthroplasty corresponding to the left MRI image are shown in e and f. The TFLM was protected with the capsule pad as shown in c. In group b, evidence of substantial damage to the TFLM is shown

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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