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Alexis Retractor in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Sponsor: University of Miami
Summary
To determine if there is a difference in wound healing and surgical site infection (SSI) rates using the Alexis wound retractor vs. not using it in longitudinal direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty.
Official title: Wound Healing Outcomes With and Without the Alexis Wound Retractor in Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
202
Start Date
2026-12
Completion Date
2028-01
Last Updated
2026-02-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Alexis wound retractor
A surgical device used to retract tissue during procedures, designed to reduce wound trauma and improve healing
Standard wound retractor
A conventional surgical retractor used during procedures without the features of the Alexis device
Locations (1)
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States