{"id":326,"date":"2026-05-07T13:56:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dryveslaflamme.com\/the-s-t-a-r-approach\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T14:38:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T14:38:50","slug":"the-s-t-a-r-approach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dryveslaflamme.com\/en\/the-s-t-a-r-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"The S.T.A.R. Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The S.T.A.R. approach by Dr. Yves Laflamme<\/em><\/h1>\n

The S.T.A.R. approach (Superior Transverse Atraumatic Reconstruction) is a modern, minimally invasive technique for total hip arthroplasty that preserves muscles and soft tissues. Inspired by the direct superior approach, it allows for preservation of the piriformis tendon, promoting faster, safer, and more functional recovery.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

“The evolution” \u2013 our preferred, less invasive approach: the S.T.A.R. approach<\/h2>\n

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Technique:<\/h3>\n

The S.T.A.R. approach is a tissue-sparing method that preserves the piriformis tendon, the iliotibial tract, and the quadratus femoris muscle. By retaining a large portion of the capsule attached to the pelvis, hip stability is maintained.<\/p>\n

The surgeon gently retracts soft tissues rather than cutting muscles. A single tendon is temporarily detached to access the joint and then repaired at the end of the procedure.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” el_class=”pt-0″][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Procedure:<\/h3>\n

A small incision is made, providing access to the hip beneath the piriformis muscle, whose function is preserved in order to improve stability and reduce the risk of dislocation.<\/p>\n

This approach promotes effective recovery and a faster return to daily activities.
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Advantages:<\/h3>\n