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Performance improved, but subjective function not altered by direct anterior vs transgluteal THA
February 2019
Performance improved, but subjective function not altered by direct anterior vs transgluteal THA
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A prospective randomized comparison of the minimally invasive direct anterior and the transgluteal approach for primary total hip arthroplasty
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2018 Jul 19;19(1):241. doi: 10.1186/s12891-018-2133-4Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
148 patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty were randomized to either a direct anterior or transgluteal lateral approach. The primary outcome was the number of steps taken per day in the period leading up to 3- and 12-month follow-up. The highlighted secondary outcome measure was the Harris Hip Score, while other secondary outcome measures included the Short Musculoskeletal Functional Assess...
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