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Lower pain with direct anterior versus lateral approach THA at the hands of low volume surgeon
February 2018
Lower pain with direct anterior versus lateral approach THA at the hands of low volume surgeon
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Transitioning to the direct anterior approach in total hip arthroplasty. Is it a true muscle sparing approach when performed by a low volume hip replacement surgeon?
Int Orthop. 2017 Nov;41(11):2245-2252Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
70 patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty were randomized to either the direct anterior approach or the direct lateral approach. Patients were followed up for biomarkers of muscle damage (myoglobin, creatine kinase, and lactate dehydrogenase), surgical outcomes including operative time and blood loss, pain and pain management outcomes, and complication rates. The only significant difference...
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