Orthostatic Retractor Placement Device Reduces OR Time, Blood Loss and Inflammatory Response in THA

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. Orthostatic Retractor Placement Device Reduces OR Time, Blood Loss and Inflammatory Response in THA . ACE Report. 2020;9(12):6. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/12674

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:1

Journal Level of Evidence:1

Orthostatic retractor placement reduces operating time and post-operative inflammatory response during the learning curve of anterior approach THA

J Orthop. 2020 Oct 18;22:503-512.

Contributing Authors: GJ Opsomer FJ Vandeputte C Sarac

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Synopsis

Forty-five patients with end-stage hip osteoarthritis (OA) scheduled for a direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty (THA) were randomized to receive an orthostatic retractor placement (ORP) for visibility during component insertion, or a handheld retractor placement (HHRP), with the surgery performed by a surgeon in the learning phase. Additionally, a control group was included in this stud...