NCT06831045NARecruiting
Bikini vs Longitudinal Incision in Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
University of Miami
Start Date
3/1/2025
Completion Date
4/1/2028
Summary
The study team is conducting this study to see if there is a difference between the wound healing and participant satisfaction rates between two incision types used during a THA done via the DAA technique.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with body mass index greater than or equal to 30
* Patients undergoing primary unilateral DAA THA
* Patients undergoing primary THA
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with body mass index less than 30
* Patients with a history of prior open surgery on the affected hip
* Patients unable/unwilling to undergo spinal anesthesia under monitored anesthesia care (MAC)
* Patients with allergies or absolute contraindication to standardized drugs administered within the University of Miami protocol for total hip replacement
* The following groups will not be included: adults unable to consent, individuals who are not yet adults, pregnant women, prisoners.
Interventions
PROCEDURE
Bikini Incision
PROCEDURE