Early surgical complications of total hip arthroplasty related to surgical approach

W Hoskins; MM Dowsey; T Spelman; PFM Choong

Journal article

Early surgical complications of total hip arthroplasty related to surgical approach

W Hoskins, MM Dowsey, T Spelman, PFM Choong

ANZ Journal of Surgery | WILEY | Published : 2020

DOI: 10.1111/ans.16149

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Abstract

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) can be performed through a number of surgical approaches. The aim was to compare the incidence of early surgical complications in THA related to approach. Methods: A retrospective review of prospectively recorded data extracted from St. Vincent's Melbourne Arthroplasty Registry was performed between January 2006 and December 2016. Surgical approach was identified: lateral, posterior, anterior and superior. Primary outcome measure was return to theatre (RTT) for any cause within 1 year. Age, comorbidity, body mass index and femoral fixation were assessed for potential confounding. Secondary outcomes were RTT for revision procedure and for specific comp..

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Funding Acknowledgements

PFMC, MMD and TS are recipients of a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Centre for Research Excellence Grant in Total Joint Replacement (1116325). Associate Professor Michelle Dowsey is supported by a NHMRC Career Development Fellowship (APP1122526). Professor Peter Choong is supported by a NHMRC Practitioner Fellowship (APP1154203).