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Best approach for hip replacement
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (51)Comment receiving replies
I am scheduled to meet with two different surgeons with two different approaches (anterior and posterior). From everything I have read the anterior can b a little more complicated to maneuver but they use robotics which increases the success. It appeals to me because they do not cut the glut therefore the healing and recovery time is quicker. Also, not supposed to have as much pain with the anterior approach.
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You are correct D. As long as as you have a good surgeon, go with anterior if it is offered. I just did it and recovery is much faster than posterior.
I would also check the Drs pedigree - med school. residency/fellowship and suggest a surgeon in their mid 30s to early/mid 40s. They are current on latest techniques and have probably done hundreds if not thousands of procedures.
Best wishes!
Joe
There generally speaking is no pain with anterior unless the nerve is in involved, which unfortunately on my second procedure it was.
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Hi D. I ended up having the anterior approach. It’s 7 weeks today since surgery. Have been walking without a walker or cane since week 2. Just finished pt and am pain free. I highly recommend anterior approach. Make sure to ask the surgeon how many anterior approach he/ she has done. It does require more skill.
Best to you.