Orthostatic retractor placement reduces operating time and post-operative inflammatory response during the learning curve of anterior approach THA

Autor: Gert-Jan Opsomer, Cigdem Sarac, Frans-Jozef Vandeputte
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: J Orthop
ISSN: 0972-978X
Popis: INTRODUCTION: Handheld retractor placement (HHRP) is prone to repetitive repositioning. This could lead to muscle damage especially during a procedure with a steep learning curve. In an attempt to minimize retractor repositioning during the learning curve of direct anterior approach (DAA) total hip arthroplasty (THA), we used a table mounted orthostatic retractor placement (ORP) device. PURPOSE: To investigate whether ORP would reduce the extent of muscle damage, OR-time and post-operative inflammatory response. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 29 Patients were operated by 2 surgeons who randomly used HHRP or ORP during their learning curve of DAA THA. There were 14 patients in a control group who were operated by an experienced surgeon. Blood levels of Creatine Kinase (CK), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Hemoglobin (Hb), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) were measured at 1 h pre- and 24 and 48 h post-operatively. RESULTS: The mean OR-time was 67 and 50 min in the HHRP and ORP cohort, respectively (p
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