Table VI.
Summary of retrospective studies regarding direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty in obese versus nonobese individuals.
| Study | Groups by BMI (kg/m2) | Wound complications (obese) | Deep infections (obese) | Dislocation (obese) | Blood loss (obese) | Reoperation (obese) | Mean hospital stay (obese) | Set-up and operating time (obese) | DAA recommendation (Yes/No) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This study | ≥ 40 and < 30 | Increased | NS | NS | NS | NS | N/A | Increased | Yes |
| Antoniadis et al 25 | ≥ 35 (n = 129) and ≤ 25 (n = 125) | Increased | Increased | NS | NS | Increased | Increased | Increased | Yes |
| Purcell et al 26 | < 35 (n = 1,417) and ≥ 25 (n = 204) | NS | Increased | NS | NS | NS | N/A | N/A | Yes |
| Russo et al 27 | < 25 (n = 61), 25 to 29.9 (n = 70), and ≥ 30 (n = 79) | Increased | Increased* | Increased* | Increased* | Increased* | Increased | Increased | Yes |
*
Deep infections, dislocation, blood loss, and reoperation mentioned together as major complications.
DAA, direct anterior approach; N/A, not available; NS, not significant