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Mini-incision versus standard posterior approach for THA

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December 2014

Mini-incision versus standard posterior approach for THA

Vol: 3| Issue: 12| Number:19| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Standard Versus Mini-Incision Posterior Approach to Total Hip Arthroplasty

J Arthroplasty. 2014 Oct;29(10):1970-1982.

Contributing Authors:
JR Berstock AW Blom AD Beswick

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16 studies (12 RCTs and 4 non-RCTs) comparing the mini-incision posterior approach to the standard posterior approach in primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) were included in this systematic review/meta-analysis. The primary outcome of interest was the incidence of dislocation. Pooled data revealed that the rate of hip dislocation did not differ between treatment approaches, however the mini-incis...

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