Muscular strength after total hip arthroplasty. A prospective comparison of 3 surgical approaches.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Minimizing the decrease in muscular strength after total hip arthroplasty (THA) might allow patients to recover faster. We evaluated muscular strength in patients who were operated on using 3 surgical approaches. PATIENTS AND METHODs: In a prospective cohort study, 60 patients scheduled for primary THA were allocated to the direct lateral, posterior, or anterior approach. Leg press and abduction strength were evaluated 2 weeks or less preoperatively, 2 and 8 days postoperatively, and at 6-week and 3-month follow-up.

Results

Differences in maximal strength change were greatest after 2 and 8 days. The posterior and anterior approaches produced less decrease in muscular strength than the direct lateral approach. 6 weeks postoperatively, the posterior appr

SUBMITTER: Winther SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4940587 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature