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Ipsilateral reference may reduce THA fluoroscopy

Operative-time–adjusted findings favored the ipsilateral technique, while absolute fluoroscopy time and radiation exposure remained similar between approaches.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • September 15, 2026

  • 4 min

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    Using the ipsilateral hip as a radiographic reference may reduce fluoroscopy use relative to operative duration during DAA-THA.

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    The study analyzed 159 primary DAA-THA procedures performed by a single orthopedic surgeon between January 2016 and May 2023.

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    Mean fluoroscopy times were similar: 60.4 seconds for the contralateral technique and 55.9 seconds for the ipsilateral technique.

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    Normalized fluoroscopy time was significantly lower with the ipsilateral technique compared to the contralateral technique.

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    The study's limitations include its retrospective nature, nonrandomized design, and potential learning-curve bias.

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Ipsilateral reference may reduce THA fluoroscopy

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • September 15, 2026

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