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Bikini vs Longitudinal Incision in Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)

Bikini vs Longitudinal Incision in Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)

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18 years and older
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Overview

The study team is conducting this study to see if there is a difference between the wound healing and participant satisfaction rates between two incision types used during a THA done via the DAA technique.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with body mass index greater than or equal to 30
  • Patients undergoing primary unilateral DAA THA
  • Patients undergoing primary THA

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with body mass index less than 30
  • Patients with a history of prior open surgery on the affected hip
  • Patients unable/unwilling to undergo spinal anesthesia under monitored anesthesia care (MAC)
  • Patients with allergies or absolute contraindication to standardized drugs administered within the University of Miami protocol for total hip replacement
  • The following groups will not be included: adults unable to consent, individuals who are not yet adults, pregnant women, prisoners.

Study details
    THA

NCT06831045

University of Miami

15 October 2025

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