The Role of Surgical Approach on Residual Limping After Total Hip Arthroplasty

Residual limping after total hip arthroplasty is empirically associated with the use of lateral approach but has been reported in litterature even with the use of posterior approach. The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare the risk of residual limping one year after total hip arthropasty between lateral and posterior approach.

NCT Number	NCT05216666
Lead Sponsor	Sahlgrenska University Hospital Collaborators: Vastra Gotaland Region
Conditions	Hip Osteoarthritis, Muscle Weakness, Muscle Atrophy, Muscle Injury, Arthroplasty Complications
Enrollment	580 participants
Start Date	2022-05-11
Primary Completion	2027-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-04-09