Open AccessDirect Anterior Approach in Total Hip Arthroplasty Leads to Superior Outcomes at 3-Month Follow-up When Compared With the Posterior Approach: A Matched Study Using Propensity Score Analysis
Author(s) -
David R. Maldonado,
Joseph R. Laseter,
Cynthia Kyin,
Ajay C. Lall,
Benjamin G. Domb
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.358
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-19-00118
Subject(s) - medicine , propensity score matching , harris hip score , physical therapy , arthroplasty , body mass index , surgery
The purpose of this study was to report and compare early outcomes during the first 3 months of the recovery phase in patients who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) with direct anterior approach (DAA) and posterior approach (PA).