Surgeon handedness affects the acetabular cup positioning during primary total hip arthroplasty regardless of the surgical approach. a systematic review and metanalysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim was to investigate the effect of surgeon handedness on acetabular cup positioning, functional outcomes, and dislocation incidence during primary THA.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. Studies published in English were searched in three databases (PubMed, Embase, and Scopus). A dominant side is a right-handed (RHD) or left-handed (LHD) surgeon who operates on the right or left hip, respectively. The opposite is considered to be the non-dominant side. We used odds ratios for dichotomous data and mean differences for continuous data, with 95% confidence intervals for quantitative data synthesis. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I² test, with outcomes graphically represented in a forest plot and a p-value of < 0.05

SUBMITTER: Khalifa AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11460204 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature