A comparison of the minimally invasive dual-incision versus posterolateral approach in total hip arthroplasty.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
This study directly compared a minimally invasive dual-incision muscle-sparing surgical technique with a standard posterolateral approach in total hip arthroplasty to assess for early complications, clinical success, and alignment. Total hip arthroplasties using a minimally invasive, muscle-sparing, dual-incision approach were performed on 21 hips (20 patients). This cohort was compared to a contemporaneously performed group of 21 hips (20 patients) using a standard posterolateral approach. Five complications were reported for the dual-incision group versus one complication for the posterolateral group. Postoperative radiographic alignment of the prosthesis was closer to optimal for the posterolateral group. The dual-incision group had longer operating times and a significant increase in complications. The authors have discontinued the use of this technique based on the results of this study.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Kolisek, FR; Seyler, TM; Ulrich, SD; Marker, DR; Jessup, NM; Mont, MA
Published Date
- 2008
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 17 /
Start / End Page
- 253 - 258
PubMed ID
- 18802911
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1090-3941
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States