Wound Healing Outcomes With and Without the Alexis Wound Retractor in Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty
University of Miami
Summary
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.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
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
Interventions
- DeviceAlexis wound retractor
A surgical device used to retract tissue during procedures, designed to reduce wound trauma and improve healing
- DeviceStandard wound retractor
A conventional surgical retractor used during procedures without the features of the Alexis device
Location
- University of MiamiMiami, Florida