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Dislocation and suture failure rates lower with tendon-to-bone vs. tendon-to-tendon repair in THA
October 2018
Dislocation and suture failure rates lower with tendon-to-bone vs. tendon-to-tendon repair in THA
Study Type:N/A
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The incidence of hip dislocation and suture failure according to two different types of posterior soft tissue repair techniques in total hip arthroplasty: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Int Orthop. 2018 Sep;42(9):2049-2056. doi: 10.1007/s00264-018-3884-0Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
168 patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty through a posterolateral approach were randomized to posterior soft tissue repair through either a tendon-to-bone or tendon-to-tendon method. Patients were assessed over the first 1 year postoperatively for incidents of hip dislocation and suture failure. Cases of suture failure were assessed using No. 26 metal wire placed at an interval of 1.2cm a...
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