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Oct 2026
Direct Anterior or Posterolateral Approach for Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty? A Systematic Review of Early Recovery, Long-Term Outcomes, and Surgical Complications
Current comparative evidence does not demonstrate a consistent long-term functional or major-complication advantage over contemporary PA/PLA, and surgical approach should therefore be individualized according to patient characteristics, surgeon experience, and institutional practice.
M. Sapienza, Alice Pasaro, Andrea Saitta et al.
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