An Outcome Study to compare the Direct Anterior (Heuter) and Direct Lateral (Hardinge) approaches in total hip joint replacement
An Outcome Study to compare the Direct Anterior (Heuter) and Direct Lateral (Hardinge) approaches in total hip joint replacement. The outcome measures will include improved rehabilitation, length of hospital stay, complications and accuracy of component placement.
John Marshall O'Donnell
40 participants
May 1, 2008
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
40 patients who are to undergo total hip replacement (THR) will be randomly allocated to either Anterior or Lateral Groups. Otherwise identical THR operations will be performed. Xrays will be assessed for component positioning. Patients will fill out a self assessment form at Preop, and Postop 6 weeks, 3, 6, and 12 months (Harris Hip Score ) Objective data collection will include blood loss, length of Hospital stay, and time on crutches.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Patients undergoing Total Hip Replacement.
Exclusion Criteria2
- Obesity.
- Marked joint stiffness.
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Interventions
All patients will be having Total Hip Joint Replacement surgery. Half will have this surgery performed through an anterior muscle sparing approach . The operation takes approximately one hour. The study is anticipated to take 6 months - 12 months for enrolment and 12 months additional follow up; atotal of 12-18 months.
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ACTRN12608000216314