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Does the minimally invasive direct anterior approach result in less postoperative muscle damage and a faster functional recovery trajectory compared with the minimally invasive direct lateral approach in patients undergoing primary uncemented total hip arthroplasty?

At MRI, the minimally invasive direct anterior approach produces less muscle alterations compared to the minimally invasive direct lateral approach in uncemented total hip arthroplasty: a prospective quasi-randomized study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600121733
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-02
Start date
2022-01-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-14

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

Conditions

Hip osteoarthritis

Interventions

MIS Direct Anterior Approach (DAA):Primary uncemented total hip arthroplasty performed using a minimally invasive direct anterior approach
Minimally Invasive Direct Lateral Approach (DLA):Primary uncemented total hip arthroplasty performed via a minimally invasive direct lateral approach with partial gluteus medius detachment using the s

Sponsors

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 90 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult patients undergoing primary THA for hip osteoarthritis 2. Eligibility for uncemented THA 3. Ability to complete clinical follow-up 4. Eligibility for MRI examination at 12 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Hip fracture or post-traumatic arthritis 2. Inflammatory or autoimmune joint disease 3. Neuromuscular disorders 4. Active malignancy or chronic immunosuppression 5. Contraindications to MRI

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative muscle fatty infiltration on MRI;—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Harris Hip Score;WOMAC Score;SF-12;—

Countries

Italy

Contacts

Public ContactProf. Raffaele Iorio

Sant’Andrea University Hospital

raffaele.iorio@uniroma1.it+39 347 793 7035

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 17, 2026