Anterior Capsulectomy vs. Repair in Direct Anterior THA

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Conditions studied: Total Hip Arthroplasty

In brief

Randomized prospective study comparing the anterior capsule repair vs capsulectomy with regards to post-operative pain and range of motion outcomes in elective primary unilateral direct anterior approach THA for osteoarthritis. Visual Analog Scores (VAS) will be recorded for preoperative and postoperative months 1 and 4. Hip range of motion will be assessed by goniometer measurements and lateral hip radiographs in maximum flexion. The purpose of the study is to compare post-operative pain control and hip range of motion between two surgical techniques (anterior capsular repair vs. anterior capsulectomy) during direct anterior total hip arthroplasty.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01621932

Run by

OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.

People needed

82

Starts

2012-03-01

Expected to finish

2017-08-02

Last updated by the study team

2021-01-26

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Elective unilateral primary total hip arthroplasty Direct anterior surgical approach Osteoarthritis diagnosis 18 years of age or older

You may not qualify if…

• Bilateral primary total hip arthroplasty Revision hip arthroplasty Avascular necrosis of the hip Rheumatoid arthritis of the hip Younger than 18 years of age

Where it is running

• OrthoCarolina, P.A. — Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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