Minimally invasive surgical approaches and traditional total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of radiological and complications outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (MITHA) remains considerably controversial. Limited visibility and prosthesis malposition increase the risk of post-surgical complications compared to those of the traditional method.

Methods

A meta-analysis was undertaken of all published databases up to May 2011. The studies were divided into four subgroups according to the surgical approach taken. The radiological outcomes and complications of minimally invasive surgery were compared to traditional total hip arthroplasty (TTHA) using risk ratio, mean difference, and standardized mean difference statistics.

Results

In five studies involving the posterolateral approach, no significant differences were found between the MITHA groups and the TTHA groups in the acetab

SUBMITTER: Yang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3360020 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature