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 …

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 choice between anterior approach (AA) and posterior approach (PA) in
primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) is controversial. Previous reviews have predominantly …

Background We report a prospective randomized study comparing early clinical results
between the direct anterior approach (DAA) and posterior approach (PA) in primary 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 The choice of surgical approach for THA remains controversial. Some studies
suggest that the direct anterior approach (DAA) leads to less muscle damage than the …

Background: The direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty (THA) is marketed with
claims of superiority over other approaches. Femoral exposure can be technically …

Importance Each approach for primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) has a long learning curve,
so a surgeon's choice to change their preferred approach needs to be guided by clear …

Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) relieves pain and improves physical function in
patients with hip osteoarthritis, but requires a year or more for full postoperative recovery …

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is generally considered to be one of the most successful
orthopedic surgical procedures. THA patients continue to experience symptoms, most …