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Bikini vs Longitudinal Incision in Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
Sponsor: University of Miami
Summary
The study team is conducting this study to see if there is a difference between the wound healing and participant satisfaction rates between two incision types used during a THA done via the DAA technique.
Official title: A Clinical Comparison in Wound Healing of Bikini Versus Longitudinal Incision in Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Obese Patient Population: A Randomized Control Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
110
Start Date
2025-03-01
Completion Date
2028-04-01
Last Updated
2026-03-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Bikini Incision
Participants will receive the bikini incision in person during THA. A one-time incision will be made along the groin line before standard of care THA surgery. The surgery takes approximately two hours.
Longitudinal Incision
Participants will receive the longitudinal incision in person during THA. A one-time linear incision will be made along the thigh before standard-of-care THA surgery. The surgery takes approximately two hours.
Locations (1)
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States