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Posterior Approach for Total Hip Replacement
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Are they doing a traditional posterior cut or one of the newer supercap cuts (Superpath or STAR)? If the former, have you had a surgeon who does one of the newer methods take a look?
Four years ago I had my left hip replaced via Superpath and I had zero post surgery pain. Seven months ago the same surgeon replaced my right knee with a bicruciate retaining implant (BCR) and, again, I had no post surgery pain.
Choosing a more minimally invasive method is great but finding that great surgeon is more important. I wanted and received my hip via superpath. But if my surgeon of choice wanted to do a traditional cut, I would have still chosen him. Extensive successful experience is my first and most important selection criteria.
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@steveinarizona Thanks so much for your response and the good points you made. Originally - several years ago when I'd become aware that I'd likely need a THR - I'd consulted with a orthopedic practice that was known as being innovative in the Superpath technique; I met with the PA who before I knew it had me booked for pre-op, surgery and post-op. But as you said, finding a surgeon is most important. As my situation changed with various factors, I wound up having a consult with the team at Mayo who evaluated the position of the screws I have in my upper femur and determined the best approach to remove and fill them in along wih the replacement would be the traditional posterior approach to ideally avoid a fracture. As all my other specialists (onc, GI, infectious disease, rheumatology and sports med) are on staff at Mayo, that was a definite consideration as well.
I contacted a home health agency yesterday and at this point I'm inclined to engage them for the first couple of post-op days at home.
I appreciate your feedback. Still curious how others who may have had a posterior approach have fared post operatively.