Favorable Radiographic and Early Postoperative Results with the Inguinal Crease Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2022

Abstract

We report the results, scar appearance, and patient satisfaction of a direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty performed through an oblique inguinal incision. Patients were separated into direct anterior THA (n = 29) or an oblique inguinal incision anterior approach (n = 41). Clinical and radiographic data was compared, scar appearance was assessed by the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS), and satisfaction was assessed by a simple questionnaire. Harris Hip Scores significantly improved in each group (1.8×10

Volume

31

Issue

1

First Page

56

Last Page

60

ISSN

1548-825X

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

35377310

Department(s)

Fellows and Residents

Document Type

Article

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