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Anterior vs. posterior hip replacement (THR): How do you decide?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 9 1:08pm | Replies (38)
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@starman

I had compression fractures of 3 vertebrae and was bed ridden for 5 weeks.I’m told that the anterior approach is better as less muscles are involved and recovery is quick.I’m in rather bad shape due to ADT meds for prostate cancer.I’m in Canada so I really don’t have much choice but I’ll wait for the anterior approach if it’s best for my situation.Thanks for your help.

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Apr 9 12:29pm

Hello @starman - I moved your discussion to the Joint Replacements support group and combined it with an existing discussion titled, "Anterior vs. posterior hip replacement (THR): How do you decide?" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hip-replacement-thr/.

I did this so you could read through some of the previous members' experiences weighing the two approaches as well. Members @hipuser82, @sueinmn, @cat082011, @stephdoug123, and @garret have shared their hip replacement experiences and may be able to chime in as well.

@starman - if you don't mind sharing, does your prostate cancer complicate your surgery schedule or is your hip replacement surgery imminent?

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