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No difference in hip function or functional performance between DA and DL THA approaches after 2yrs
March 2019
No difference in hip function or functional performance between DA and DL THA approaches after 2yrs
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Do Postoperative Results Differ in a Randomized Trial Between a Direct Anterior and a Direct Lateral Approach in THA?
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2019 Jan;477(1):145-155. doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000000439Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
164 patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty were randomized to surgery through either the direct anterior approach or direct lateral approach. Patients were assessed over 2-year follow-up for outcome related to the Harris Hip Score, the 6-minute walk test, the Oxford Hip Score, and the EuroQol 5-dimensions questionnaire (EQ-5D). Results for all aforementioned measures demonstrated no signifi...
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