The aim of the present study is to compare the early post-operative outcomes of minimally invasive posterolateral approach (Mis-PLA) Vs. direct anterior approach (DAA) in the treatment of primary hip osteoarthritis, with regards to blood loss and postoperative pain. Fifty patients treated with THA from 2022 to 2023 are randomly assigned to either receive Mis-PLA or DAA THA. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is used to assess pain and recorder ad hospital admission and on postoperative days 1 and 3. Intraoperative and postoperative blood loss and blood transfusion rate are recorded, as well as operation time and length of stay (LOS).
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Number of participants requiring blood tranfusions
Timeframe: preop to 3 days postop