Operative time and blood loss were significantly reduced in the mini-incision group for studies with the posterior or posterolateral approach .
Concerning postoperative complications , there were no significant differences between the two groups with no significant heterogeneity .
No differences were observed between the two groups for Harris hip score and radiographic results except for cup anterversion .
Although mini-incision appeared to have similar outcomes compared to st and ard incision , the follow-up is short-term according to current st and ards in THA .
Le temps opératoire et les pertes sanguines étaient significativement moins importants dans le groupe mini-incision réalisé par voie postérieure ou postéro-latérale .
Il n'y a pas de différence significative dans les complications postopératoires entre les deux groupes de même en ce qui concerne le score de Harris , les résultats radiologiques exceptés pour l'antéversion de la cupule .
The purpose of this study was to compare the operative outcome between mini and st and ard incisions in total hip arthroplasty ( THA ) .
High- quality studies are required to compare the outcomes of these two procedures .ResuméLe but de cette étude est de comparer le devenir opératoire des patients ayant bénéficié d'une prothèse totale de hanche par voie  mini-invasive ou par incision st and ard .
Mini-incision for total hip arthroplasty: a prospective, controlled investigation with 5-year follow-up evaluation.
A group of 42 primary total hip arthroplasties performed through an abridged surgical incision ( group 1 ) was prospect ively compared to a cohort of 42 primary total hip arthroplasties performed through a st and ard surgical incision ( group 2 ) . The length of the incision was 8.8 + /- 1.5 cm for group 1 and 23.0 + /- 2.1 cm for group 2 . The groups were not significantly different with respect to age , height , preoperative Harris Hip scores ( HHS ) , estimated blood loss , or length of hospital stay ( P>.05 ) . Group 1 patients had a lower body mass index than group 2 patients ( P<.01 ) . Length of surgery was slightly less for group I ( P = .02 ) . A 0 % incidence was found of infection , nerve palsy , component malposition , and aseptic loosening in both groups . No dislocations occurred in group 1 , and one dislocation occurred in group 2 . Patients in group 1 have expressed considerable enthusiasm regarding the cosmetic appearance of the surgical incisions , and their postoperative HHS are slightly higher than those of group 2 ( P = .042 ) . Total hip arthroplasty can be performed safely and effectively through an abridged surgical incision , but this investigation confirms no dramatic clinical benefit other than cosmetic appeal
Operative time and blood loss were significantly reduced in the mini-incision group for studies with the posterior or posterolateral approach .
Concerning postoperative complications , there were no significant differences between the two groups with no significant heterogeneity .
No differences were observed between the two groups for Harris hip score and radiographic results except for cup anterversion .
Although mini-incision appeared to have similar outcomes compared to st and ard incision , the follow-up is short-term according to current st and ards in THA .
Le temps opératoire et les pertes sanguines étaient significativement moins importants dans le groupe mini-incision réalisé par voie postérieure ou postéro-latérale .
Il n'y a pas de différence significative dans les complications postopératoires entre les deux groupes de même en ce qui concerne le score de Harris , les résultats radiologiques exceptés pour l'antéversion de la cupule .
The purpose of this study was to compare the operative outcome between mini and st and ard incisions in total hip arthroplasty ( THA ) .
High- quality studies are required to compare the outcomes of these two procedures .ResuméLe but de cette étude est de comparer le devenir opératoire des patients ayant bénéficié d'une prothèse totale de hanche par voie  mini-invasive ou par incision st and ard .