Little Clinical Advantage of Modified Watson-Jones Approach .
Little Clinical Advantage of Modified Watson-Jones Approach Over Modified Mini-Incision Direct Lateral Approach in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty; 2011; 26(7):1117-1122117 patients who were scheduled to undergo total hip arthroplasty were randomized to receive either a minimally invasive anterolateral approach with a muscle-sparing technique (modified Watson-Jones approach) or a modified mini-incision direct lateral approach. Results from 6 week follow-up indicated that muscle strength recovery of hip abduction was significantly better in individuals who received the modified Watson-Jones approach. However, at 1 year follow-up it was found that there were no significant differences in regards to pain, function, and quality of life.
Unlock the Full ACE Report
You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this ACE Reports
Unlock Now
Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or upgrade today and gain access to all OrthoEvidencecontent for as little as $1.99 per week.
Already have an account? Log in
0 of 4 monthly FREE articles unlocked
