Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA): Capsular Resection Versus Capsular Flap Retention

Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA): Capsular Resection Versus Capsular Flap Retention

Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA): Capsular resection versus capsular flap retention.

Prospective study design comparing clinical data in randomized THA patients who either had capsular resection or capsular flap retention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• primary THA

Exclusion Criteria:

• neurologic disease
• painful contralateral THA
• severe back or knee pain
• rheumatology