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Gait and functional performance favoured with DA vs DL THA, but no difference in subjective function
February 2019
Gait and functional performance favoured with DA vs DL THA, but no difference in subjective function
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A randomised trial comparing spatio-temporal gait parameters after total hip arthroplasty between the direct anterior and direct lateral surgical approaches
Hip Int. 2018 Sep;28(5):478-484. doi: 10.1177/1120700018760262Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
78 patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty were randomized to the surgery performed through either the direct anterior approach or the direct lateral approach. Patients were assessed over the first 12 weeks for parameters from gait analysis, functional performance on the Timed Up and Go test, and patient-reported functional and pain outcomes. Results demonstrated favourable results with resp...
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