Effect of skin incision technique on surgical site complications after total hip arthroplasty using the anterior approach in obese patients

Effect of skin incision technique on surgical site complications after total hip arthroplasty using the anterior approach in obese patients - Incision technique DAA

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00031129

Enrollment

3000

Registered

2023-01-19

Start date

2023-01-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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

Conditions

M16.9 E66.9

Interventions

Group 1: Patients in which a straight skin incision following the M. tensor fasciae latae (classic incision) was used Group 2: Patients in which a straight skin incision parallel to the inguinal ligam

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Total hip arthroplasty via the direct anterior approach body mass index >= 30 kg/m^2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Former surgery at surgical site Preexisting skin lesions at surgical site Preexisting nerve lesions of the respective leg

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Primary outcome is revision surgery due to surgical site infection or impaired wound healing within 90 days after surgery	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary outcomes are length of stay and recorded nerve lesions, pain intensity, analgesic intake and mobility on the first days after surgery until discharge from hospital	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactAxel Jakuscheit

Orthopädische Klinik König-Ludwig-Haus

a-jakuscheit.klh@uni-wuerzburg.de0049 (0)931 803 3148

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026