Table 4. Comparison between the Supine and Lateral-position Approach.
Variable | Supine-position HAs (n=46, 23.7%) | Lateral-position HAs (n=148, 76.3%) | P-value |
---|---|---|---|
Operation duration (min) | 72.4±27.5 | 64.3±19.2 | <0.05 |
Blood loss (g) | 213±201 | 118±93 | <0.01 |
LLD (mm) | 5.3±5.5 | 2.6±5.3 | <0.01 |
Varus angle (°) | 0.7±2.1 | 0±1.3 | <0.01 |
Intra-operative fractures | 8 (17.4) | 3 ( 2.0) | <0.01 |
Dislocations | 2 ( 4.3) | 1 ( 0.7) | 0.14 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%).
HA: hemi-arthroplasty, LLD: limb length discrepancy.