Comparison of Muscle Atrophy After Direct Anterior & Posterior Total Hip Arthroplasty

November 17, 2021 updated by: Jose Rodriguez, MD, Northwell Health

The Influence of Operative Approach on Muscle Atrophy After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Comparison of Anterior and Posterior Approaches

This project is designed to use MRI to evaluate pre- and post-arthroplasty hips; the specific aims of this project are three-fold. First, the investigators intend to compare the amount of muscle atrophy and tendon damage that occurs around the hip between two commonly-used operative approaches: the direct-anterior approach and the posterior approach. Second, the investigators aim to provide baseline data on the amount of muscle atrophy and tendon damage that should reasonably be expected to occur with both of these approaches. Third, the investigators will document the degree of recovery of the periprosthetic soft tissues post-surgery in both patient groups.

The investigators first hypothesis is that the posterior approach will demonstrate significantly more damage to the abductors, piriformis, and short external rotators than the direct anterior approach, which will demonstrate minimal soft tissue damage. The investigators second hypothesis is that both surgical approaches will cause some degree of baseline muscle damage and atrophy, in a predictable pattern. The investigators third hypothesis is that each of the surgical approaches inherently cause some degree of soft tissue damage, and that the periprosthetic soft tissues that are incised during the surgical exposure will recover in a predictable pattern which is consistent but unique within each group

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

19

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • New York
      • New York, New York, United States, 10075
        • NorthShoreLIJ/LenoxHill Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients undergoing Total Hip arthroplasty by one of the two fellowship trained arthroplasty surgeons.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients undergoing elective, primary total hip arthroplasty
  2. Use of Cementless Total Hip components
  3. Preoperative diagnosis of degenerative joint disease secondary to osteoarthritis

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Prior surgery on the affected hip
  2. No implanted medical devices or metallic debris in the patient which will preclude use of MRI
  3. patients must be able to participate in standard post-arthroplasty rehabilitation protocols.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Direct Anterior Approach
Posterior Approach

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change from baseline in muscle volume at 6 weeks
Time Frame: 6 weeks after surgery
Muscle volume will be recorded in MRI images with specialized software (external rotators,tensor fascia lata, rectus femoris,gluteus medius and minimus)
6 weeks after surgery
Change from baseline in muscle volume at 6 months
Time Frame: 6 months after surgery
6 months after surgery

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Fatty atrophy of muscles from baseline at 6weeks
Time Frame: 6 weeks after surgery
Qualitative assessment of fatty atrophy
6 weeks after surgery
tendon damage
Time Frame: 6 weeks after surgery
Qualitative assessment of tendon damage on MRI
6 weeks after surgery
Change in fatty atrophy of muscles from baseline at 6 months
Time Frame: 6 months after surgery
6 months after surgery
Tendon damage
Time Frame: 6 months after surgery
6 months after surgery

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jose A Rodriguez, MD, NorthShoreLIJ/LenoxHill Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 29, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 9, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

July 10, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 19, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 17, 2021

Last Verified

November 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • MRI DAA/PA

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