Dr. Joseph Assini (credit: CBS) He developed a new technique with 5 other surgeons called anterior PATH. "PATH stands for portal assisted total hip," Assini explained. The surgery is done from the front. But, in this approach, the small incision is 'bikini' type within the skinfold ...
Three different areas may be impacted by retractile scars, the anterior and posterior pillars, and the central axilla. Skin contractures may affect any one or the three of these areas, with different possible extensions on the anterior or posterior thorax. The shoulder is mobile anteriorly, poste...