Anterior Hip Foundation

Home
United States
Nashville, TN
Anterior Hip Foundation

Directions Website

The Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF) was created to be the world’s foremost incubator for the anterio

11/03/2026

Six weeks after a hip injection, his patient could barely walk.

Dr. John Dundon has seen how quickly rapidly progressive hip osteoarthritis can turn what looks like a straightforward case into a complex reconstruction.

And he admits these patients are easy to miss.

At , he shared what he's learned about recognizing the warning signs early, when to push for an MRI, and what to expect in the OR when significant bone loss has already occurred. Including some practical pearls on managing soft bone, acetabular defects, and the anterior wall.

Watch the full presentation: https://youtu.be/ESAhzR6YHzc

Every case has the potential to throw you a curveball.

Join us in Miami for AHF 2027: Technique Unleashed, April 16–17, for more practical tips on being ready for whatever comes your way.

10/30/2026

Is hip resurfacing making a comeback? And does the anterior approach give it an advantage?**

Dr. Paul Beaule has been performing hip resurfacing for more than 25 years. While many surgeons walked away after the metal-on-metal failures, he never did.

In the latest AHF Podcast, he joins Dr. Joe Schwab to discuss what really went wrong, the promise of newer ceramic bearings, and which patients are best suited to resurfacing.

They also get into the surgical details, including femoral exposure, component positioning and how to avoid femoral neck fractures.

And for those who think modern total hips are so good there's no longer a case for resurfacing? He has a few things to say about that, too.

Whether you're an enthusiast or a skeptic, this is worth a watch:

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKaAFfTE-WU

https://youtu.be/eKaAFfTE-WU

10/29/2026

Applications are now OPEN for the AHF 2027 Fellows & Residents Program!

Thanks to the generous support of DePuy Synthes, we're bringing the program to Miami, with a dedicated cadaver lab on April 15, followed by a day and a half at AHF 2027: Technique Unleashed.

It's an opportunity to get hands-on with anterior approach hips, learn techniques you might not encounter in your own training, and spend time with surgeons who are refreshingly open about what works, what doesn't, and what they've learned the hard way.

Whether you're a resident building your experience or a fellow getting ready for independent practice, there's plenty to take away.

Your lab and meeting registration are included, along with up to $1,300 in travel and accommodation reimbursement, thanks to DePuy Synthes.

Places are limited, with priority given to Fellows and PGY-5 residents.

Interested? Apply here:

https://anteriorhipfoundation.com/ahf2027-fellows-and-residents/

Not for you? Please share with anyone you think might be interested,

10/27/2026

What does AHF 2027 Technique Unleashed look like for you?

If you're just starting out, it's a solid foundation. Our Anterior Hip Fundamentals track gives you a reproducible technique to build on.

If you're expanding into revisions, it's knowing what to do when the plan has to change. Our revision track runs from head and liner exchanges to the most challenging cases, with a close look at how surgeons think each one through.

If you've been doing this for years, it's the latest thinking from peers who share openly what's worked and what hasn't.

Wherever you're starting from, you'll leave a better surgeon.

AHF 2027: Technique Unleashed

Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach | April 16-17, 2027

Link in Bio to Find out More and to Register

10/22/2026

“Putting in the triflange in and of itself is not hard.” Knowing when to use one and how to plan for it is where Dr. Robert Sershon puts the emphasis.

During this Revision session, he walks through a challenging anterior case involving severe acetabular bone loss, pelvic discontinuity, irradiated bone, and a previous vascular injury.

He explains why he chose a custom triflange over other reconstruction options, how he planned the implant and fixation, and the surgical techniques he used to achieve adequate exposure and a stable construct.

One planning tip worth remembering: don't forget to double-check the direction of the default screw trajectories on the plan before you get to the OR.

As for the outcome, his 81-year-old patient went from being wheelchair-bound to walking with a cane.

Watch the full presentation on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/naItwLaEoUY

Want to learn anterior revision pearls first-hand? Register for AHF2027: Technique Unleashed in Miami 16-17 April.

Links in Bio)

10/19/2026

Applications are OPEN for the 2027 Ronald Burkle AHF Fellowship.

We're inviting orthopaedic hip surgeons from low- and middle-income countries to join us in Miami Beach, April 15–17, for AHF 2027: Technique Unleashed.

The Fellowship Includes:
Surgical lab participation: Access to at least one lab on Thursday, April 15, offering additional exposure to surgical techniques and approaches.

AHF 2027 scientific program: Two days of practical surgical education, case discussions and presentations from experienced hip surgeons.

International connections: Opportunities to meet and exchange experiences with surgeons working in different healthcare systems.

Networking and collaboration: Access to AHF faculty, fellow attendees and the wider AHF surgical community.

The Fellowship includes financial support to help make participation possible.

https://anteriorhipfoundation.com/ahf-2027-the-ronald-burkle-ahf-fellowship/

10/16/2026

Dr. Justin Chang came to the 2026 AHF Traveling Fellowship from Toronto already doing 95% of his primary hips from the front.

He joined the fellowship because he wanted to get better at complex cases, revisions and exposure, and to see how some of the most experienced anterior hip surgeons in the US actually work. What he came home with was bigger than that.

He did pick up some technical pointers he could use straight away. But there were also lessons in OR flow, efficiency, technology, patient communication and practice building.

And then there was the network he built. He still trades cases with his fellow travelers and can now call on the host surgeons he met on the fellowship for advice when something difficult comes through the door.

As he says in the latest AHF Podcast:

“Those two and a half weeks were invaluable to the progression of my career.”

Watch this final episode of the AHF Podcast's 2026 Traveling Fellows series,

▶️ Watch The View From Outside the US now on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/6t0IaEUXkXY

Interested in progressing your own career? Watch this space. AHF 2027 Traveling Fellowship applications open soon.

10/14/2026

It's easy to follow a plan when a case goes perfectly. The real test is what you do when it doesn't.

AHF 2027: Technique Unleashed is built around those moments: difficult exposure, unforgiving anatomy, and the decisions that move a case forward. Through surgical video, candid case discussion and practical teaching, our faculty will share what works, what doesn't, and exactly how they got out of trouble.

Fundamentals and Revision tracks meet you wherever you are in your practice.

JOIN US | LEAVE BETTER.

Registration is now open:

https://anteriorhipfoundation.com/ahf-2027-technique-unleashed/

10/09/2026

“Check your own pulse first.” That’s Dr. Stephen Duncan’s advice for the moment something goes wrong in the OR. A calcar crack while seating the stem. Bleeding that won’t let you see. A patient who dislocates in week two.

The latest episode of our surgeon roundtable series with Smith+Nephew is out, and it goes straight at those moments. Host Joseph Schwab is joined by Dr. Dr. Alexander D. Gaukhman MD - Baptist Health Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Molly Hartzler and Dr. Stephen Duncan to talk about intraoperative and early complications, and what they actually do when things go sideways.

They cover a lot of practical ground: why poor exposure is behind so many femoral fractures, how far a crack has to run before you change your fixation plan, and why cementing your way out of a fracture often fails. Molly explains how she protects the TFL during head removal, Alex makes the case for chasing down the circumflex vessels early, and Steve shares a simple bone wax trick for bleeding from the femur into the socket.

All three came back to the same idea: stay calm, own the complication, check your ego and keep the patient at the centre.

(links in bio) Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcastshttps://youtu.be/X9uZNpReLJw

10/07/2026

Jochen G. Hofstaetter is NOT a Lazy-S surgeon. In this presentation, he explains why he often avoids the traditional Lazy-S extension for complex femoral revisions.

His thinking: the proximal femur usually isn’t the hard part. The diaphysis is.

So rather than exposing the entire femur, he often combines an endofemoral approach proximally with a separate distal subvastus incision when he needs more access.

That's because it involves less dissection with better access to the part of the femur that actually needs it. And he gets to preserve the IT band whenever possible.

He walks through that strategy in cases ranging from stem removal and osteotomy to infected revision and total femoral replacement.

Watch the full presentation on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/awYMjv0SN4Q

Address

Nashville, TN
37201-37250

Website

http://www.anteriorhipfoundation.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Anterior Hip Foundation posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.