Endoscopic Arthroplasty via Mini-open Direct Anterior Approach Improves Postoperative Complications and Acetabular Components of Total Hip Arthroplasty in Obese Patients

Abstract

To overcome the high-risk complications and poor alignment of acetabular components in obese patients associated with direct anterior approach (DAA) for total hip arthroplasty (THA), we innovated an endoscopic arthroplasty via mini-open direct anterior approach technique (Endo-DAA). The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes in obese patients subjected to THA between Endo-DAA, Bikini DAA, and conventional DAA. In this retrospective controlled study, a total of 360 consecutive primary THA on obese patients (body mass index greater than 28 kg/m²) via Endo-DAA, Bikini DAA, and conventional DAA performed from October 2017 to October 2022 by different surgeons and in a single center were included. Assessments including perioperative parameters, clinical outcomes, complications, and radiologic measurements were retrieved from patients before the surgery, perioperative period and the latest follow-up. A total of 360 consecutive THA (Endo-DAA = 108, Bikini DAA = 116, Conventional DAA = 136) with complete follow-up data were analyzed. Compared to Bikini DAA or conventional DAA, Endo-DAA significantly shortened the length of incision (5.46 ± 0.53), the duration of operation (64.47 ± 12.38), and postoperative hospital stay (2.15 ± 0.89). Endo-DAA significantly reduces wound related complications compared with conventional DAA. Besides, Endo-DAA achieved a significantly better alignment of acetabular components compared to Bikini DAA or conventional DAA. Furthermore, Endo-DAA improved postoperative pain at the activity at 24 h postoperatively and early functional scores. The Endo-DAA THA technique provides better short-term clinical and radiographic results in obese patients with a low rate of postoperative complications compared to Bikini DAA or conventional DAA.

Keywords

Complications / Direct anterior approach (DAA) / Endoscopy / Obesity / Total hip arthroplasty (THA)

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