Surgical approach significantly affects the complication rates associated with total hip arthroplasty

Abstract

Overall, THA has a relatively low complication rate. However, the surgical approach plays a role in the incidence of complications. We found that the posterior approach had a significantly lower overall complication rate compared with the anterior approach, with an equal dislocation rate. Periprosthetic fracture and surgical site infection contributed most to the early complication rates. Cite this article: <i>Bone Joint J</i> 2019;101-B:646-651.