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Anterior vs. posterior hip replacement (THR): How do you decide?
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Hello @happybug. I'd like to invite some Connect members who have had each type of hip replacement. @marysapp, @mrcapri, @melar1, @lynnd1961, @scottjeffe all discussed having the anterior approach done in this conversation, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-had-sharp-thigh-pain-after-hip-replacement/. @khalt and @smiseel recently discussed having anterior replacement. Each member may be able to share a bit about the discussions they had with their surgeon and their experiences with the approach that was used.
@happybug, if you don't mind sharing, are you looking at having a hip replaced and has your surgeon discussed which route they would use?
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I am writing for my husband. He is due to have the THR in a few days. A nurse friend just told us that she would never have the posterior surgery as the healing time is so much longer. He had one THR a few years ago - posterior. My husband called the dr’s office to see if he could request the anterior. PA called back and said he wasn’t a candidate for that but no reason was given. Will be having a pre-op dr appt in a few days.