Comparing posterior, anterior, and direct superior approaches in total hip arthroplasty: a network meta-analysis
PA showed shorter surgery time, and DSA demonstrated better short-term functional results. No significant differences in complications, pain, or long-term functional results were found between approaches.<b>PROSPERO</b> registration CRD42024592000.
Authors
- Francisco Soler
- Gonzalo Mariscal
- Ibrahim Khalil
- Javier Hernández
- José María Lamo-Espinosa
Institutions
- Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe (ES)
- Sociedad Española de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología (ES)
- Hospital General Universitario de Elche (ES)
- Alexandria University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Hip International
- Published
- 2026-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/11207000261426222
- Primary Topic
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00