Has anyone had the SuperPATH hip replacement procedure?

I’m not sure if it’s the same - but I had “STAR” lateral hip replacement at HSS in NYC. I researched this a lot and the lateral approach was what elected over anterior or posterior. I am only 1 month and days out and feel truly great. My scar looks great, no pain whatsoever. I’m walking 10-12,000 steps a day. I don’t want to overdo per my pt so I’m staying around that till I go to my 6 weeks post-op.
Best of luck!
I’m in my 50’s and had a torn labrum from years ago which degenerated, in short.

I walked right away and had “ no restrictions “, i basically self restricted to my comfort level. My incision a bit more than 2-3 inches but I think everyone is different. Hope this helps.

sounds similiar, my wife had the anterior approach july 24th and is doing very good, still has so twitching and discomfort sometimes but working past it

I just had the STAR procedure at HSS 5 days ago and also had a torn laberum (which I ran on for 2 years) plus a lot of degeneration in my hip. it’s so great and encouraging to hear you are doing so well, and walking with no pain after a month. I’m wondering how you felt after 5 days. I also have no precautions but I have pain when the Tylenol runs out and my PT wants me to still use the cane/walker to perfect my gait. I don’t feel like I’m walking evenly yet without the cane. Maybe due to surgical swelling and maybe it takes a few more weeks? How long did it take until you felt like you were walking evenly without assistance? TIA

Sorry for the late response. I had a Superpath left hip replacement by Dr Chow. It was terrific. He met me in the outpatient surgery facility with a ten page document from the hospital (don't cross legs, etc. etc.). He said "see this" and tossed it in the wastepaper basket. He said he had only two rules: take your medicine and be a couch potato for five weeks because the one thing he can't do is make bones grow.

I had an RX for oxycodone and Celebrex. The instructions were to take the oxy the first night and keep taking it until I didn't need it and then to taper off. The same for the Celebrex.

I took the oxy the first night while I was still somewhat under the anesthesia. The next morning I called the Doctor's officed and said I had no pain, could I not take the oxy. They said absolutely. So I never took another pill besides the one the first night. After two more days I decided I didn't need the Celebrex either and went through a similar phone call.

Totally painless experience. Wonderful. But note that I had the developer of the Superpath system as my surgeon. Also, be aware that he doesn't take insurance or medicare (other surgeons who use the method do take insurance and medicare).

After five weeks I started walking for exercise and playing golf again. Never did have any pain.

I highly recommend the method with the caveat (the same caveat for every method) that you want an experienced surgeon who has done many of these.

I have a friend who has had both hips done. The first was with a surgeon who used the anterior method and the second was with the other hip surgeon in greater Phoenix who does Superpath. He has had problems with the former, not with the latter.

I had super path hip replacement in 2013 at the age of 67. Went to NYU Langone New York City and had the procedure. Did my due diligence research about the procedure and decided it was the best for me. Now at 79 years old, the hip that was done is fantastic, feels like I’m 50 On that side. The other side, which needs to be done, feels like I’m 150. After surgery, I was driving in two weeks. This was in July, I was able to fly in October to attend a family funeral. No problem since the surgery. Recommendation, make sure you find an experienced surgeon and a reputable hospital. I was fortunate in living close to NYC.

@sushar1 and @wmh9680

It sounds as though things go as well with "superpath" as anterior, posterior, or other approaches, based on your good reports. One or two published journal articles also indicate acceptable complications rates of 1 to 2 % per year, with "super" approach, similar to other approaches. (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2800844
If the article doesn't open up for you, you might search on reviews of hip replacement outcomes by approach. )

"Due diligence " is tricky, although all surgeons at accredited hospitals and ambulatory surgeries are undoubtedly monitored and peer reviewed, so that provides some reassurance ( they have to, to stay accredited and paid). I'm not aware of statistics published on success rates by surgeon similar to batting averages in baseball, hopefully all are >98 % per year year! "Caveat emptor" if the hospital is not accredited or pending accreditation, under new management, just emerged from financial troubles, or the information isn't available. Promotions, anecdotes from friends, and internet testimonials (such as ours) might be reassuring and worthwhile, but long standing reputation in the community and accreditation are suggested. If you are really lucky to know a couple of good orthopedic surgeons, ask who they recommend, it might be helpful?! (reference: book, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hip and Knee Replacement " by Grelsamer, MD)

Best wishes

@everydaystronger My wife had STAR at HSS exactly 6 weeks ago by Dr Jonathan Vigdorchik.
Even though she was extremely fit, she was very sore and uncomfortable for about a month - although she took ZERO painkillers and couldn’t take the anti inflammatory. This happrns sometimes - the bigger and stronger the muscles, the more they suffer!
But she suddenly turned the corner and is immensely better. Her post op check up was ‘perfect’ and she is once again using the elliptical machine on low level…gonna be fine!
Phil

@heavyphil Also, she too felt that her new hip was longer and her gait uneven. This is because the slow degeneration in the joint over time will cause a decrease of about 6mm’s in the affected leg; so suddenly you are made ‘even’ again and it feels longer. Again, took about a month for that sensation to disappear. Best,
Phil

@heavyphil

On the 22nd, I am having Star at HSS in Stamford, CT. How long did the surgery take? Can you give me some details on her first week of recovery? How long was in-house PT? Is she still going to PT? Thanks