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Improved Aesthetic Scar Appearance in Bikini vs Longitudinal Incisions for THA via DAA at 6-Months
March 2021
Improved Aesthetic Scar Appearance in Bikini vs Longitudinal Incisions for THA via DAA at 6-Months
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of Postoperative Outcomes Between Traditional Longitudinal Incision and Bikini Incision in Total Hip Arthroplasty via Direct Anterior Approach: A Randomized Controlled Trial
J Arthroplasty. 2021 Jan;36(1):222-230.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred patients with hip osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis of the femoral head (Ficat IIIB/IV), and Crowe type I or II dysplasia who were undergoing a unilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) via a direct anterior approach (DAA) were randomized to either receive oblique “bikini” incision (n=50) or a longitudinal incision (n=50). Primary outcomes of interest included the following: aesthetic appear...
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