Preoperative radiographs to predict component malposition in direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty

Introduction: There is conflicting evidence as to whether or not patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) via the direct anterior approach (DAA) have increased risk of component malposition. The aim of this study was to investigate whether specific preoperative radiographic features were predictive of postoperative component malposition in DAA THA. Patients and methods: We examined 204 THA operations performed for osteoarthritis via the...