With increasing numbers of total hip arthroplasties performed each year, the incidence of problems related to loosening and wear of total hip arthroplasties is expected to also increase. While the anterior approach for primary total hip arthroplasty has demonstrated to result in a faster short-term recovery than the traditional lateral and posterior approach, this effect has not yet been investigated in revision surgery. Accelerating functional outcome may increase patient satisfaction and reduce healthcare costs. The primary objective is to assess whether isolated cup revision surgery through the anterior approach results in increased functional status and higher patient satisfaction than through the posterolateral approach. This is a prospective Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) in which 68 patients will be included (34 per group). Patients will be evaluated preoperatively and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively. The main endpoints are functional recovery as measured with the 30-sec Chair Stand Test (30s-CST), 40m Fast Paced Walking Test (40m FPWT) and the Stair Climb Test (SCT). Secondary endpoints are Modified Borg scale outcomes after the functional tests, Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain (rest/movement), Oxford Hip Score (OHS), HOOS-PS, EQ-5D-5L, satisfaction, cup inclination and complications at 30 days and 90 days postoperatively.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
68
Anterior approach
Posterolateral approach
Reinier Haga Orthopedic Center
Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Change from baseline 30-sec Chair Stand Test (30s-CST) at 6 weeks
The 30 second Chair Stand Test (30s-CST) is designed to test the sit-to-stand activity, incorporating lower body strength and dynamic balance, and measures the maximum number of chair stand repetitions possible in a 30 second period. It is part of the core set of tests to assess physical function in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis or following joint arthroplasty, as recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).
Time frame: 6 weeks postoperatively
Change from baseline 40m Fast Paced Walk Test (40m FPWT) at 6 weeks
The 40m Fast Paced Walk Test (40m FPWT) tests walking speed over short distances and changing directions during walking. It is timed over 4 x 10 meters, for a total of 40 meters. It is part of the core set of tests to assess physical function in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis or following joint arthroplasty, as recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).
Time frame: 6 weeks postoperatively
Change from baseline Stair Climb Test (SCT) at 6 weeks
The Stair Climb Test (SCT) is designed to test ascending and descending stair activity, and measures the time in seconds to ascend and descend a flight of stairs. It is part of the core set of tests to assess physical function in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis or following joint arthroplasty, as recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).
Time frame: 6 weeks postoperatively
Change from baseline Modified Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale outcome during 30s-CST at 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year
We will use the Borg RPE scale to assess the patients' perception of effort during the functional tasks
Time frame: Preoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.
Change from Modified Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale outcome during 40m FPWT at 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year
We will use the Borg RPE scale to assess the patients' perception of effort during the functional tasks
Time frame: Preoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.
Change from Modified Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale outcome during SCT at 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year
We will use the Borg RPE scale to assess the patients' perception of effort during the functional tasks
Time frame: Preoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.
Change from baseline 30-sec Chair Stand Test (30s-CST) at 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year
The 30 second Chair Stand Test (30s-CST) is designed to test the sit-to-stand activity, incorporating lower body strength and dynamic balance, and measures the maximum number of chair stand repetitions possible in a 30 second period. It is part of the core set of tests to assess physical function in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis or following joint arthroplasty, as recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).
Time frame: Preoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively
Change from baseline 40m Fast Paced Walk Test (40m FPWT) at 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year
The 40m Fast Paced Walk Test (40m FPWT) tests walking speed over short distances and changing directions during walking. It is timed over 4 x 10 meters, for a total of 40 meters. It is part of the core set of tests to assess physical function in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis or following joint arthroplasty, as recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).
Time frame: Preoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively
Change from baseline Stair Climb Test (SCT) at 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year
The Stair Climb Test (SCT) is designed to test ascending and descending stair activity, and measures the time in seconds to ascend and descend a flight of stairs. It is part of the core set of tests to assess physical function in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis or following joint arthroplasty, as recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).
Time frame: Preoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively
Patient reported outcome measure: Pain at rest
Measured using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain at rest
Time frame: Preoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.
Patient reported outcome measure: Pain during movement
Measured using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain during movement
Time frame: Preoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.
Patient reported outcome measure: Oxford Hip Score (OHS)
The Oxford Hip Score (OHS) is a hip specific questionnaire, consisting of 12 items concerning pain and daily functions. In the original scoring, each question is scored on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (no pain/easy to do) to 5 (unbearable/impossible to do). The original total score ranges from 12 (best) to 60 (worst) points. It has been developed for total hip surgery. In the revised scoring, each question is scored from 0 (worst) to 4 (best), ranging the total score from 0 (worst) to 48 (best) (20). The revised scoring will be used in this study.
Time frame: Preoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.
Patient reported outcome measure: HOOS-PS
The HOOS-PS is a short measure of physical function for hip osteoarthritis (OA), derived from the original, longer, Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS). The raw scoring ranges from 0 (none) to 4 (extreme) per question, for a total raw score range of 0 to 20 (lower is less difficulty). The person interval level score ranges, which can be calculated from the total raw score using a nomogram, ranges from 0 (no difficulty) to 100 (extreme difficulty).
Time frame: Preoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.
Patient reported outcome measure: EQ-5D-5L
EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D) is a general health-related quality of life questionnaire and consists of five questions regarding mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression and one visual analog scale (VAS) to document the perceived quality of life. It is also used to assess quality adjusted life years (QALY).
Time frame: Preoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.
Patient reported outcome measure: Satisfaction
Anchor question regarding how satisfied the subject is (in general) with the results of his/her hip surgery?
Time frame: 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.
Cup inclination
Categorized into ≤35°, 35° - 45° and ≥45°
Time frame: 6 weeks postoperatively
Complications
Postoperative complications as recorded in the electronic patient file
Time frame: 30 days postoperatively and 90 days postoperatively
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