Superpath approach
Superpath approach has been studied in 2 papers since 2021: 1 trial and 1 observational study in people. The newest paper, Aug 21, 2025: “Superpath is Superior to Posterolateral Approach for Hemiarthroplasty in Geriatric Patients with High Risk for Dislocation”.
2 papers study it9 findingsUpdated
See all 2 papers on superpath approach
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 2 independent labs in 1 country.
“the SuperPath group had a shorter operation time (78.4 vs 93.0 min), smaller incision length (5.8 vs 12.5 cm), less intraoperative blood loss (121.5 vs 178.8 ml)”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 2 independent labs in 1 country
- Funder: Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province
- Human trial1
- Humans1
Studies in people
1 study gave superpath approach to people and measured what changed.
| What changed | Design | People | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
down: Decreases intraoperative blood loss121.5 vs 178.8 ml down: Decreases creatine kinase down: Decreases postoperative pain | Randomized trialone month | 120 peopleelderlyOlder adults; total hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures, versus modified Hardinge approach | Research Square, Jun 17, 2021 |
What did studies of superpath approach find?
8Studies of superpath approach measured 8 outcomes, among them mortality, reoperation and physical function.
Mortality
no changein humans1
1 study
Mortality
no changein humans1
Superpath approach was not clearly linked with mortality in humans (femoral neck fractures with high dislocation risk) (18/81 (22.22%) overall).
“While there was no significant difference of complication and one-year mortality between groups.”
Humansfemoral neck fractures with high dislocation risk1 yearn = 81
Clinical interventions in aging
Reoperation
downin humans1
1 study
Reoperation
downin humans1
Superpath approach is linked with lower reoperation in humans (femoral neck fractures with high dislocation risk).
“The incidence of reoperation was significantly lower in SP group.”
Humansfemoral neck fractures with high dislocation riskn = 81
Clinical interventions in aging
Physical function
upin humans1
1 study
Physical function
upin humans1
Superpath approach is linked with better physical function in humans (femoral neck fractures with high dislocation risk) (t = 7.587, p < 0.001).
“The early Harris hip score in SP group was significantly higher than that of PL group (t = 7.587, p < 0.001) at 1-week postoperatively”
Humansfemoral neck fractures with high dislocation risk1-week postoperativelyn = 81
Clinical interventions in aging
C-reactive protein
no changein humans1
1 study
C-reactive protein
no changein humans1
Superpath approach showed no clear effect on C-reactive protein in humans (total hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures, versus modified Hardinge approach).
“there was no difference in the C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)”
Human trialtotal hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures, versus modified Hardinge approachn = 120
Research SquarePreprint
Hip function
upin humans1
1 study
Hip function
upin humans1
Superpath approach improves hip function in humans (total hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures, versus modified Hardinge approach).
“Harris Hip Score (HHS) were higher in three months in the SuperPath group”
Human trialtotal hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures, versus modified Hardinge approachhipthree monthsn = 120
Research SquarePreprint
Postoperative pain
downin humans1
1 study
Postoperative pain
downin humans1
Superpath approach decreases postoperative pain in humans (total hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures, versus modified Hardinge approach).
“The visual analog scale (VAS) was lower in one month”
Human trialtotal hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures, versus modified Hardinge approachone monthn = 120
Research SquarePreprint
Creatine kinase
downin humans1
1 study
Creatine kinase
downin humans1
Superpath approach decreases creatine kinase in humans (total hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures, versus modified Hardinge approach).
“The creatine kinase (CK) in the SuperPath group was significantly lower”
Human trialtotal hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures, versus modified Hardinge approachn = 120
Research SquarePreprint
Intraoperative blood loss
downin humans1
1 study
Intraoperative blood loss
downin humans1
Superpath approach decreases intraoperative blood loss in humans (total hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures, versus modified Hardinge approach) (121.5 vs 178.8 ml).
“the SuperPath group had a shorter operation time (78.4 vs 93.0 min), smaller incision length (5.8 vs 12.5 cm), less intraoperative blood loss (121.5 vs 178.8 ml)”
Human trialtotal hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures, versus modified Hardinge approachn = 120
Research SquarePreprint
What is superpath approach linked with?
1Studies link superpath approach with hip dislocation.
Hip dislocation
downin humans1
1 study
Hip dislocation
downin humans1
Superpath approach is linked with a lower risk of hip dislocation in humans (femoral neck fractures with high dislocation risk).
“8 patients sustained one or more dislocations in PL group, while no patients in the SP group did (OR = 1.235, p = 0.004).”
Humansfemoral neck fractures with high dislocation riskn = 81
Clinical interventions in aging