Alexis Retractor in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Wound Healing Outcomes With and Without the Alexis Wound Retractor in Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing primary unilateral longitudinal direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty
• Patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with history of prior open surgery on the affected hip
• Patients with history of prior total hip arthroplasty on the contralateral hip
• Patients with allergies or absolute contraindication to standardized drugs administered within the University of Miami protocol for total hip replacement