Capsular resection versus capsular repair in direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial.
Frans-Jozef VandeputteJens VanbiervlietCigdem SaracRonald DriesenKristoff CortenPublished in: The bone & joint journal (2021)
No clinical differences were found between resection or preservation of the anterior capsule when performing a primary THA through the DAA on a regular theatre table. In case of limited visibility during the learning curve, it might be advisable to resect a part of the anterior capsule. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(2):321-328.