Surgery: Arthroplasty Surgery Arthroplasty
Conditions
Interventions
Patients will be randomised into either the control or test group (small incision) using randomisation envelopes. The envelope will be opened to reveal the study group only when the patient is in the
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. <75 years of age 2. Eligible for a cementless primary total hip replacement 3. Pre-op level of pain and function for conventional joint replacement 4. Likelihood of obtaining relief of pain and improved function 5. Full skeletal maturity 6. Ability to follow instructions 7. Good general health for age 8. Willing to return for follow-up evaluations
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical results following minimal incision hip surgery with regards to clinical scores at 6 weeks to 2 years post-operatively. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed