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Direct anterior vs. direct lateral approaches to THA for functional outcomes in hip OA
October 2016
Direct anterior vs. direct lateral approaches to THA for functional outcomes in hip OA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed Through Direct Anterior Approach Provides Superior Early Outcome: Results of a Randomized, Prospective Study
Orthop Clin North Am. 2016 Jul;47(3):497-504Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
75 patients (84 hips) scheduled for total hip arthroplasty were randomized to undergo the procedure using either a direct anterior approach or a direct lateral approach. The purpose of this study was to compare patient-reported function and functional performance over a 1-year follow-up, as well as perioperative outcomes between groups. The groups were reported to differ at early follow-up time po...
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