The effect of surgical approach on early complications of total hip arthroplasty.

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is traditionally associated with a low complication rate, with complications such as infection, fracture and dislocation requiring readmission or reoperation. We seek to identify the complication rate among the anterior, direct lateral and posterior surgical approaches.

Methods: We reviewed all THAs performed at the Epworth Healthcare from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2016.