University of Miami
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
A surgical device used to retract tissue during procedures, designed to reduce wound trauma and improve healing
A conventional surgical retractor used during procedures without the features of the Alexis device
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