Surgical approaches for hip replacement compared
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two ways surgeons can perform a hip replacement to see which leads to better short-term recovery. If you join, you will be randomly assigned to one of the two techniques, and the research team will track your progress to help guide future care.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have a total hip replacement (the whole hip joint replaced).
- You are over 18 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 40.
- You can walk on your own before surgery (even with a cane or walker).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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