Functional outcomes of direct anterior approach hip arthroplasty Oblique ‘bikini’ versus longitudinal skin incision

摘要

Introduction:The direct anterior approach (DAA) for hip arthroplasty has gained popularity in recent years with numerous articles suggesting that short-term outcomes are advantageous over alternative approaches. The ‘bikini’ inguinal crease line incision is a novel variant of the DAA, which reduces the scar.