Bikini Incision vs Longitudinal Incision for Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT:

Background

Direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty (DAA THA) traditionally involves a longitudinal incision, but a bikini incision may improve postoperative scar cosmesis and patient satisfaction while reducing wound complications. This systematic review compares the clinical outcomes and surgical complications in patients undergoing DAA THA via a bikini vs longitudinal incision.

Methods

A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses-compliant search of PubMed, Cochrane, and EMBASE was performed to identify original articles comparing patients undergoing DAA THA via a bikini vs longitudinal incision published from 2010 to 2021. Patient demographic data and postoperative outcomes (scar appearance, patient satisfaction, functional hip scores, an

SUBMITTER: Butler J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9355909 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature