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No difference in dislocation rates with or without sleeping position precautions following THA
November 2019
No difference in dislocation rates with or without sleeping position precautions following THA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Less Postoperative Restrictions Following Total Hip Arthroplasty With Use of a Posterolateral Approach: A Prospective, Randomized, Noninferiority Trial
J Arthroplasty. 2019;34(10):10.1016/j.arth.2019.05.038Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Traditionally, patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) have been advised to avoid certain movements that would put them at risk for dislocation. This has been of particular concern with the posterolateral, which has historically been associated with the highest dislocation rates. In recent years, however, improvements in surgical technique and implants (e.g. larger heads) have dramaticall...
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