Anterior Capsulectomy vs. Repair in Direct Anterior THA

N/ACompletedNCT01621932

OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.82 enrolled

Overview

Randomized prospective study comparing the anterior capsule repair vs capsulectomy with regards to post-operative pain and range of motion outcomes in elective primary unilateral direct anterior approach THA for osteoarthritis. Visual Analog Scores (VAS) will be recorded for preoperative and postoperative months 1 and 4. Hip range of motion will be assessed by goniometer measurements and lateral hip radiographs in maximum flexion. The purpose of the study is to compare post-operative pain control and hip range of motion between two surgical techniques (anterior capsular repair vs. anterior capsulectomy) during direct anterior total hip arthroplasty.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Total Hip Arthroplasty

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Elective unilateral primary total hip arthroplasty Direct anterior surgical approach Osteoarthritis diagnosis 18 years of age or older Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral primary total hip arthroplasty Revision hip arthroplasty Avascular necrosis of the hip Rheumatoid arthritis of the hip Younger than 18 years of age

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Hip flexion

Time frame: postoperative 4 months

Secondary Outcomes

Visual analog scale-pain

Time frame: 4 months and 12 months post operative