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Despite these differences, the overall clinical burden of complications between approaches remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to compare the profiles, severity, impact, and resolution of 5 clinically important complications between DAA and PA THA.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A retrospective review was conducted of 11,783 consecutive primary THAs performed between 2010 and 2021 across 3 centers within a single healthcare system, using either the DAA (n = 4,451) or the PA (n = 7,332). Complications assessed included dislocation, infection, periprosthetic fracture (PPFx), aseptic loosening, and neurologic deficit. Severity was graded using the Clavien-Dindo classification (I = minor, V = death). Impact was defined by reoperation burden, and outcomes were categorized as resolved or persistent. Kaplan-Meier survivorship and propensity-weighted Cox proportional hazards models were used to compare complication risk.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The overall 1-year risk of surgical complications did not differ between DAA and PA (hazard ratio [HR], 0.89; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.75-1.06; p = 0.208). Dislocation occurred more frequently with PA THA than DAA THA (1.9% vs. 0.4%; HR, 5.20; 95% CI, 3.04-8.90; p &lt; 0.001). Superficial infections were more frequent with the DAA (1.6% vs. 0.8%; HR, 2.43; 95% CI, 1.68-3.53; p &lt; 0.001). The risk of deep infection, PPFx, aseptic loosening, and neurologic deficit did not differ significantly between approaches. Among patients with complications, the proportion classified as severe (Clavien-Dindo III\u2013V) was similar, and adjusted analyses showed no difference in the odds of severe complications (adjusted odds ratio 1.34 for PA vs DAA; 95% CI, 0.95-1.91; p = 0.099). Complication impact and resolution were likewise comparable.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although the profile of complications differed between DAA and PA THA, the severity, early clinical impact, and resolution of complications appeared similar. Notably, DAA was associated with a lower risk of dislocation and a higher risk of superficial infection compared with PA THA.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Level of Evidence:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      <jats:underline>Level III<\/jats:underline>\n                      , Retrospective Comparative Study. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.2106\/jbjs.oa.26.00172","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,7,17]],"date-time":"2026-07-17T22:00:25Z","timestamp":1784325625000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Comparison of the Type, Impact, and Resolution of Complications Following Direct Anterior Versus Posterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty"],"prefix":"10.2106","volume":"11","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0005-5272-1533","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Sergio F.","family":"Guarin Perez","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Heather J.","family":"Roberts","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department 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