Effect of surgical approach to hip arthroplasty on postoperative pain and mobilization and on efficacy of intrathecal oxytocin for pain.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Compare the effect of posterior surgical approach (PA) vs direct anterior approach (DAA) on speed of recovery from pain and dysfunction and on intrathecal oxytocin analgesia after total hip arthroplasty (THA).

Study design

Nested cohort within a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial.

Setting

Hospital.

Subjects

Individuals aged 31 to 80 years undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA).

Methods

In this secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial, the association between surgical approach and number of daily steps was assessed, and whether this was modified by receipt of intrathecal oxytocin. Data were collected from accelerometers and daily patient diaries in the first eight weeks postoperatively. Outcomes were analyzed using generalize

SUBMITTER: Shields JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11888492 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature