Posterior versus lateral surgical approach: functionality and quality of life after total hip arthroplasty in a matched cohort study

Posterior versus lateral surgical approach: functionality and quality of life after total hip arthroplasty in a matched cohort study

Abstract Background One of the most controversial aspects for maximizing outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains the surgical approach to the hip joint. The posterior (PA) and lateral approaches (LA) are the two most commonly performed approaches used worldwide, but sparse data are avail...

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Main Authors: Davide Castioni, Olimpio Galasso, Bruno Iannò, Michele Mercurio, Giorgio Gasparini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Total hip arthroplasty
Surgical approach; health-related quality-of-life
Complications
Trendelenburg; residual pain
Serum creatine phosphokinase
Activities of daily living
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04679-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04679-7

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