Hip surgery showdown: does your retractor choice affect infection risk?

NCT ID NCT07621250

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two types of surgical retractors used during hip replacement surgery to see if one caused fewer infections. 144 patients were randomly assigned to receive either a Charnley retractor or an Alexis O-Ring retractor. The researchers took tissue samples during surgery to check for contamination and followed patients for one month after surgery to track any infections or complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, hip

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital del Mar

    Barcelona, 08024, Spain