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Two-incision minimally invasive vs standard total hip arthroplasty: comparison of component position and hospital
Sean Amman1, Amy Cizik, Seth S Leopold
1Colorado Joint Replacement, Denver, CO, USA.
Abstract:
Forty-nine patients undergoing 2-incision total hip arthroplasty were matched by age, gender, body mass index, and comorbidity to patients undergoing a standard lateral Hardinge approach. Hospital costs and charges were compared along with length of stay, component position, and complication rates. Component position and complication rates were identical for the 2 groups. However, hospital costs and charges were significantly lower for the 2-incision group, as was length of stay.
