A clinical and functional outcomes after modified harding’s approach (antero-lateral) for total hip replacement

Abstract

Background: To assess the Clinical and Functional outcomes of Total Hip Replacement after Modified Harding’s approach (Antero-lateral). For this Harris Hip Score was used which comprised of Pain, Functional disabilities, Deformity, Range of movements with radiological assessment for evaluation of outcome and complications.Materials and Methods: The study was carried out on 30 patients operated in the Department of Orthopaedics. Information on the patients was compiled from clinical details, case files and operation theatre records. This was a retrospective as well as prospective study. Patient’s follow up was minimum from 6 months to 1 year.Result: Out of the 30 patients 3 had a fair score between 70-80, 6 had a good score between 80-90 while the 21 having an excellent score.Conclusion: Our study suggests that the anterolateral approach is a good approach for the outcome of the Harris hip score with no complication with satisfactory clinical, functional and radiological outcomes after an intermediate duration of follow-up. The study didn’t have any complications.