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Multicenter Study
. 2009 Feb;467(2):473-7.
doi: 10.1007/s11999-008-0560-5. Epub 2008 Oct 22.

Which approach for total hip arthroplasty: anterolateral or posterior?

Jeya Palan  1 , David J Beard, David W Murray, J G Andrew, John Nolan
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Multicenter Study

Which approach for total hip arthroplasty: anterolateral or posterior?

Jeya Palan et al. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2009 Feb.

Abstract

The best approach to use when performing THA is controversial. We did a prospective, nonrandomized multicenter study of 1089 THAs to evaluate patient-centered hip scores and dislocation and revision rates when comparing anterolateral and posterior hip approaches at 5 years' followup. Patients were divided into two groups depending on which surgical approach was used: anterolateral or posterior. The primary outcome measure was change in Oxford hip score. At 5 years, there were no differences in change in Oxford hip score and in dislocation or revision rates between the groups.

Level of evidence: Level II, therapeutic study. See the Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

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