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Short incision THA is no different from standard method for early postoperative outcomes
July 2014
Short incision THA is no different from standard method for early postoperative outcomes
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A Minimal-Incision Technique in Total Hip Arthroplasty Does Not Improve Early Postoperative Outcomes
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005 Apr;87(4):701-10Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Two hundred and nineteen patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) were randomized to receive surgery with a short incision or a standard incision (16 cm). Over 6 weeks, there was no difference between the two groups for clinical outcomes, functional tests, radiographic parameters, change in scar length, and swelling. However, the standard incision group had greater intraoperative blood los...
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