Direct lateral vs posterolateral approach for cemented total hip replacement

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In this prospective, randomized trial, 40 patients with hip osteoarthritis undergoing cemented primary total hip arthroplasty are assigned to either a direct lateral or a posterolateral surgical approach. The study uses CT-based micromotion analysis to assess whether muscle reattachment to bone remains stable over post-operative time, along with radiographic imaging and clinical assessments to track pain, strength, limp, and functional scores. Outcomes include correlations between muscle healing and functional recovery after surgery. Patients are followed with imaging, clinical scoring, and questionnaires to capture mobility and pain changes. The trial compares two common approaches to see which yields better muscle stability and recovery after THA.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* hip osteoarthritis as indication for THA surgery
* use of cemented prosthetic Components

Exclusion Criteria:

* symptomatic osteoarthritis on the contralateral hip
* neuromuscular disorder
* dementia
* BMI\>40
* previous surgery on any hip

Where it's running

• Gävle hospital orthopaedic clinic
  Gävle, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dimitrios Sotiriou, Medical doctor
• Email: dimitrios.sotiriou@regiongavleborg.se
• Phone: +46762810301

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.