Hip surgery showdown: which approach gets you walking better?
NCT ID NCT07226973
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how people walk after total hip replacement using three different surgical methods: manual front approach, manual back approach, and robot-assisted back approach. Researchers will measure walking speed, hip muscle activity, and complications in 48 adults with hip osteoarthritis. The goal is to find out which approach leads to the best walking recovery.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ochsner Health Center - Elmwood
RECRUITINGMetairie, Louisiana, 70005, United States
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Ochsner Medical Center
RECRUITINGNew Orleans, Louisiana, 70121, United States
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