A Prospective, Single-Blinded, Partially Randomized Three-Cohort Study Comparing Manual Direct Anterior and Manual Posterior Approaches to a Non-Randomized Robotic Posterior Cohort for Total Hip Arthroplasty Using Gait Analysis

Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (2) locations...
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the gait biomechanics following THA on 3 groups of subjects undergoing DAA (manual) and PA (manual and robotic) surgical approaches.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Adults aged \>18 undergoing primary elective THA for osteoarthritis

• BMI \<35

• Ability to walk unassisted (cane, walker, wheelchair, ect) for \> 150 feet preoperatively

Locations
United States
Louisiana
Ochsner Health Center - Elmwood
RECRUITING
Metairie
Ochsner Medical Center
RECRUITING
New Orleans
Contact Information
Primary
George Chimento, MD
gchimento@ochsner.org
504-736-4800
Backup
Ken Bode
ken.bode@ochsner.org
504-842-1936
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-10-09
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-11-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 48
Treatments
Active_comparator: Manual Direct Anterior Approach (DAA)
The DAA utilizes an internervous and intermuscular approach, preserving abductor and posterior soft tissues, and is associated with reduced dislocation rates and accelerated early recovery.⁶ However, it carries a steep learning curve and an elevated risk of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve neuropraxia.
Active_comparator: Manual Posterior Approach
PA remains the most commonly used technique worldwide, offering extensile exposure and preserved abductor function, though its historical association with increased dislocation risk has necessitated meticulous capsular and soft-tissue repair.
Active_comparator: Robotic-Assisted Posterior Approach
Robotic-assisted THA introduces computer-navigated precision into implant alignment and biomechanical restoration. Contemporary systems (e.g., MAKO) offer intraoperative haptic guidance and preoperative CT-based planning to improve component placement accuracy.
Sponsors
Leads: Ochsner Health System

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