General vs Neuraxial Anesthesia in Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty: Effect on Length of Stay and Early Pain Control.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent literature has suggested some benefits for neuraxial anesthesia (NA) as an alternative for general anesthesia (GA) for primary total hip arthroplasty patients. We examined the impact of NA vs GA on outcomes for patients undergoing direct anterior (DA) approach total hip arthroplasty (THA) in an institution with established rapid recovery protocols.

Methods

A retrospective review was conducted for 500 consecutive THA patients from a single institution. Univariate analysis and multivariate linear regression were used to compare outcomes for THA patients receiving NA and GA.

Results

There was a significant difference in length of stay with NA patients having a shorter length of stay (NA 32.7 hours vs GA 38.1 hours, P = .003). Patients receiving NA had s

SUBMITTER: Kelly ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7536536 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature