None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
To compare patient outcomes between patients admitted for total hip replacement surgery via a posterior approach compared to total hip replacement surgery via an anterior approach. The study hypothesis is that an anterior approach to total hip replacement may lead to a reduced stay in hospital compared to the traditionalposterior approach to hip replacement
Interventions
Comparison of a surgical approach for total hip replacement surgery. Participants will be randomised into 2 groups Group 1 posterior approach to total hip replacement performed by an orthopaedic consultant surgeon and Group 2 anterior approach to total hip replacement performed by an orthopaedic consultant surgeon.
Sponsors
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Age greater than 50 years Osteoarthritis requiring total hip arthroplasty Provision of informed consent
Exclusion criteria
1. condition other than osteoarthritis as reason for requiring THR 2. Patient with significant injuries on ipsilateral limb affecting treatment and rehabilitation 3. Retained metalware of affected acetabulum/proximal femur 4. Pre-existing neurological deficit of limb 5. Pregnancy 6. Insufficient English Proficiency to give informed consent 7. Cognitive impairment impeding ability to give informed consent
Outcome results
None listed