Adverse effects associated with the direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty: a Bayesian meta-analysis

The direct anterior approach (DAA) is an increasingly popular technique for performing total hip arthroplasty (THA). This muscle-sparing approach may yield functional benefits. However, DAA has been associated with an increased risk incidence (RI) of intra- and postoperative complications. A systematic review of the published literature was conducted to document the cumulative RI of intra- and postoperative complications, as well as the presence...