Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA): Capsular resection versus capsular flap retention. Prospective study design comparing clinical data in randomized THA patients who either had capsular resection or capsular flap retention.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
190
Capsular resection
Capsular retention
ZOL
Genk, Limburg, Belgium
Clinical data will be measured with scoring list HHS (Harris Hip Score).
Hypothesis: No clinical difference in DAA using capsular resection vs retention. Clinical outcomes will be measured with scoring list HHS (Harris Hip Score).
Time frame: One year
Clinical data will be measured with scoring list WOMAC (The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index).
Hypothesis: No clinical difference in DAA using capsular resection vs retention. Clinical outcomes will be measured with scoring list WOMAC (The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index).
Time frame: One year
Clinical data will be measured with scoring list UCLA (University of California Los Angles activity score).
Hypothesis: No clinical difference in DAA using capsular resection vs retention. Clinical outcomes will be measured with scoring list UCLA ((University of California Los Angles activity score).
Time frame: One year
Clinical data will be measured with scoring list HOOS (Hip dysfunction and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score).
Hypothesis: No clinical difference in DAA using capsular resection vs retention. Clinical outcomes will be measured with scoring lists HOOS (Hip dysfunction and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score).
Time frame: One year
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