ArticleInternational orthopaedics2020
A retrospective analysis of surgical outcomes following direct anterior hip arthroplasty with or without a surgical extension table.
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- The impact of surgical approach in total hip arthroplasty on the organisms profile of periprosthetic joint infections? A systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Leg length discrepancy after total hip arthroplasty performed by direct anterior approach: a systematic review comparing surgical approaches and strategies for prevention.EFORT open reviews · 2024Article
- Clinical outcomes following direct anterior approach during total hip arthroplasty without hip extension: a retrospective comparative study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Improved surgical exposure and early clinical outcomes using a femoral-release-first technique in direct anterior approach during total hip arthroplasty.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeUsing a surgical extension table during total hip arthroplasty (THA) is widely considered state-of-the-art. However, intra-operative leg positioning requires additional time and leg length determination can be challenging. Our study's aim was to compare patient outcomes, particularly leg length precision, following surgery with or without an extension table.
methodsThis retrospective study included data from medical records of 324 patients who underwent THA using the direct anterior approach by one surgeon at a Swiss cantonal hospital (2015-2017). Patients were grouped by table type-standard (T
resultsAn extension table was used in 161 (49.7%) patients. The median operative duration (minutes) was shorter in T
conclusionWe found that operating on a standard table during THA resulted in slightly more favourable outcomes. Given the added expenses, human resources, and time associated with an extension table, opting for a standard table remains a sensible choice.
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