Scar Perception After Two Surgical Approaches for Total Hip Arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a paucity of literature examining patients' and health-care providers' perception of surgical scars after total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study examined perception of surgical scars after direct anterior (DAA) or posterior approach (PA) for THA using validated scar-assessment scales.

Material and methods

Seventy-five DAA and 75 PA THA patients underwent scar assessment using the Patient Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) and Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scales. Mean age was different between the cohorts (DAA 67 vs PA 62 years, P = .01). All patients had subcuticular running closure, secured with skin adhesive glue. Mean time from THA to scar assessment was 3.1 and 3.6 years for the DAA and PA groups, respectively (P = .18).

Results<

SUBMITTER: Wilson JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8892017 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature