Direct anterior versus anterolateral approach in one-stage supine total hip arthroplasty. Focused on nerve injury: A prospective, randomized, controlled trial

Excellent clinical results for both DAA and ALA were achieved. LFCN injury was found only in DAA sides. Although TFL atrophy was found in both approaches, it was found significantly more in DAA sides. Our study suggested that ALA should be used rather than DAA in terms of the risk of nerve injuries.