id="abspara0015">Patient demographics, surgical approach, presence of AD assessed using the lateral center-edge angle, and acetabular cup positioning determined using Martell Hip Analysis Suite were investigated in 836 primary THA patients enrolled in a prospective multicenter study.
id="abspara0020">We found that presence of AD, defined as the lateral center-edge angle of <25°, is an independent risk factor for malpositioning of the acetabular component during primary THA. Surgical approach other than direct anterior was also independently associated with malpositioned cups.
id="abspara0025s">Surgeons should therefore take special care during placement of the acetabular component in patients with AD.