Bikini vs Longitudinal Incision in Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)

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

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with body mass index greater than or equal to 30
• Patients undergoing primary unilateral DAA THA
• Patients undergoing primary THA

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with body mass index less than 30
• Patients with a history of prior open surgery on the affected hip
• Patients unable/unwilling to undergo spinal anesthesia under monitored anesthesia care (MAC)
• Patients with allergies or absolute contraindication to standardized drugs administered within the University of Miami protocol for total hip replacement
• The following groups will not be included: adults unable to consent, individuals who are not yet adults, pregnant women, prisoners.