Direct Superior Approach Versus PosteroLateral Approach in Total Hip Arthroplasty (SPLAsH)
ConditionOsteoarthritis, Hip
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-99
SponsorIsala
About this trial
This study will compare postoperative pain, health related quality of life (HRQoL), function, rehabilitation, urinary incontinence, muscle atrophy and component positioning in total hip arthroplasty (THA) using the posterolateral approach (PLA) or the direct superior approach (DSA). In addition, the CT images will be used to validate a new metal artefact reduction technique.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Has symptomatic incapacitating coxarthrosis in whom total hip arthroplasty (THA) is indicated, diagnosed by both physical examination and pelvic/hip X-ray
Has signed informed consent
Is ageing 18 years or older at time of study entry
Is competent and able to participate in follow-up
Disqualifiers
Previous ipsilateral hip surgery
BMI >35 kg/m2
Contralateral incapacitating coxarthrosis, diagnosed by both physical examination and pelvic/hip X-ray
Neurological conditions influencing walking pattern
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Total Hip Arthroplasty
Treatment groups
211 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov