University of Miami
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: adult…
Participants will receive the bikini incision in person during THA. A one-time incision will be made along the groin line before standard of care THA surgery. The surgery takes approximately two hours.
Participants will receive the longitudinal incision in person during THA. A one-time linear incision will be made along the thigh before standard-of-care THA surgery. The surgery takes approximately two hours.
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