Background We report a prospective randomized study comparing early clinical results
between the direct anterior approach (DAA) and posterior approach (PA) in primary hip …

Aims The most effective surgical approach for total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains
controversial. The direct anterior approach may be associated with a reduced risk of …

Aims We assessed the difference in hospital based and early clinical outcomes between the
direct anterior approach and the posterior approach in patients who undergo total hip …

Benefits of a direct anterior approach (DAA) versus a posterior-lateral (PA) approach to THA
were assessed in a single-surgeon, IRB-approved, prospective, randomized clinical study …

Objective: A systematic review and meta-analysis were used to directly evaluate the direct
anterior approach (DAA) and the posterior approach (PA) for early efficacy and safety of total …

Background This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the postoperative clinical outcomes and
safety of the direct anterior approach (DAA) versus posterior approach (PA) in total hip …

Background The ideal approach for a total hip arthroplasty (THA) would be kind to soft
tissues, have the lowest complication rates and be easily reproducible. Although there have …

Background There are several approaches to THA, and each has their respective
advantages and disadvantages. Previous meta-analysis included non-randomised studies …

Background Proponents of the direct anterior approach (DAA) for THAs suggest earlier
recovery with no increased complications whereas opponents suggest higher complication …

The direct anterior approach (DAA) to the hip was initially described in the 19th century and
has been used sporadically for total hip arthroplasty (THA). In the past decade, enthusiasm …