Effect of skin incision technique on surgical site complications after total hip arthroplasty using the anterior approach in obese patients

• Conditions: Obesity, unspecified; Coxarthrosis, unspecified; M16.9; E66.9

• Registration Number: DRKS00031129
• Lead Sponsor: Orthopädische Klinik König-Ludwig-Haus

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-01-19
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 3000

Inclusion Criteria

Total hip arthroplasty via the direct anterior approach
body mass index >= 30 kg/m^2

Exclusion Criteria

Former surgery at surgical site
Preexisting skin lesions at surgical site
Preexisting nerve lesions of the respective leg

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Primary outcome is revision surgery due to surgical site infection or impaired wound healing within 90 days after surgery

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Secondary outcomes are length of stay and recorded nerve lesions, pain intensity, analgesic intake and mobility on the first days after surgery until discharge from hospital