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SuperPATH Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty: Anatomical and Clinical Study of Piriformis Muscle Release

SuperPATH Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty: Anatomical and Clinical Study of Piriformis Muscle Release

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600118828
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-02-11
Start date
2023-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Bones and joints / Osteoarticular

Interventions

Trial group(Clinical portion):The SuperPATH approach is adopted. This approach involves releasing the piriformis muscle.
Control group (Clinical portion):The posterolateral approach is adopted. In this approach, the piriformis muscle is not released.

Sponsors

Guigang City People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. 35 years old < age < 80 years old; 2. If diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the femoral head or femoral neck fracture, total hip replacement surgery is required. 3. All patients gave informed consent and signed the informed consent form for the surgery and the agreement for participating in the clinical research.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Hip dysplasia; 2. There is a history of hip surgery on the affected side in the past; 3. Those with severe heart, brain, kidney or other diseases who cannot tolerate surgery; 4. Those with a history of thrombosis or abnormal coagulation function; 5. Have a history of hip joint infection.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Force applied by retractor;Extent of piriformis muscle injury;Surgical duration;Blood loss volume;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in surgical field area;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhang QiBiao

Guigang City People's Hospital

13347674703@163.com+86 775 422 2880

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 6, 2026