The goal of this prospective, non-randomized study is to compare functional and life-quality changes in primary total hip replacement (THR) with minimally invasive anterior (MIA) and direct lateral (DL) approach in six months follow-up. Sixty (30 MIA and 30 DL) consecutive patients underwent primary THR were operated by the same senior surgeon. Patients completed functional and life-quality scores (Oxford Hip Score, Harris Hip Score, EQ-5D) before operation and four times (2 and 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months) after THR. Physical examination was taken all times. 15–15 patients underwent MRI examination to adjudge status of abductor muscles. The average patient age was approximately equal in both group.Goal
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