Functional outcomes of direct anterior approach hip arthroplasty: Oblique ‘bikini’ versus longitudinal skin incision
Introduction: The direct anterior approach (DAA) for hip arthroplasty has gained popularity in recent years with numerous articles suggesting that short-term outcomes are advantageous over alternative approaches. The ‘bikini’ inguinal crease line incision is a novel variant of the DAA, which reduces...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2210491719890883 |
| Summary: | Introduction: The direct anterior approach (DAA) for hip arthroplasty has gained popularity in recent years with numerous articles suggesting that short-term outcomes are advantageous over alternative approaches. The ‘bikini’ inguinal crease line incision is a novel variant of the DAA, which reduces the scar. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study to assess functional and general health outcomes and complications of the two different surgical incisions used in DAA total hip arthroplasty (i.e. ‘bikini’ and longitudinal incisions). Results: We found no statistical difference between the novel bikini incision and the traditional DAA hip arthroplasty. Conclusion: This approach offers a cosmetically improved scar with no compromise in outcomes. |
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| ISSN: | 2210-4917 2210-4925 |