Worse patient-reported outcome after lateral approach than after anterior and posterolateral approach in primary hip arthroplasty

摘要

BackgroundThe surgical approach in total hip arthroplasty (THA) is often based on surgeon preference and local traditions. The anterior muscle-sparing approach has recently gained popularity in Europe. We tested the hypothesis that patient satisfaction, pain, function, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after THA is not related to the surgical approach.