EARLY OUTCOMES AFTER ADOPTION OF THE DIRECT ANTERIOR APPROACH FOR TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY

Autor: K. Pawloy, H.W. Sargeant, K.A. Smith, I. Rankin, P. Talukdar, S. Hancock, C. Munro
Rok vydání: 2023
Zdroj: Orthopaedic Proceedings. :6-6
ISSN: 2049-4416
1358-992X
DOI: 10.1302/1358-992x.2023.5.005
Popis: Our unit historically performed total hip replacement (THR) through either posterior or anterolateral approaches. In November 2020 a group of 5 consultants transitioned to utilising the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA). Appropriate training was undertaken and cases were performed as dual consultant procedures with intraoperative radiography or robotic assistance.Outcomes were collated prospectively. These included basic demographics, intraoperative details, complication rates and Oxford Hip Scores.A total of 48 patients underwent DAA THR over 1 year. Mean age was 67 and ASA 2. Over this time period 140 posterior approach and 137 anterolateral approach THR's were performed with available data. Propensity score matching was performed on a 1:1 basis using BMI, Age, Sex and ASA as covariates to generate a matched cohort group of conventional approach THR (n=37)Length of stay was significantly reduced at 1.95 days (pThe transition to this approach has not made a negative impact despite its associated steep learning curve, and has improved efficiency in elective surgery. From our experience we would suggest those changing to this approach receive appropriate training in a high-volume centre, and perform cases as dual consultant procedures.
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