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World J Orthop. May 18, 2024; 15(5): 486-488
Published online May 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i5.486
Published online May 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i5.486
Direct anterior approach (n = 109) | PL (n = 171) | P value | |
Age (yr) | 82.3 ± 7.2 | 82.6 ± 8.2 | 0.72 |
Sex (M/F, %) | 29 (27)/80 (73) | 50 (29)/121 (71) | 0.63 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 23.1 ± 5.4 | 23.6 ± 4.5 | 0.91 |
ASA score (%) | 0.87 | ||
ASA 1 | 0 | 0 | |
ASA 2 | 33 (30) | 68 (40) | |
ASA 3 | 69 (63) | 90 (53) | |
ASA 4 | 90 (53) | 8 (5) |
- Citation: Kumar D, Thami T, Nishani M. Debate on direct-anterior vs posterior approach for hip hemiarthroplasty: The authors’ insights. World J Orthop 2024; 15(5): 486-488
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v15/i5/486.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i5.486