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

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 9, 2024 | Replies (38)
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@happybug

Thank you. Yes, maybe it is a doctor’s preference. Another friend said that because he has about 20extra lbs it might be riskier to do the anterior.

Are you doing physical therapy. We were told that no PT is recommended last time for hip replacement.

Thanks again for your reply.

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JK | @contentandwell | Apr 5, 2019

@khalt @happybug I was speaking to someone today who had just read up on this! Anterior is a newer procedure. I believe she said it can be riskier for nerves so if your doctor wants to do it you should make sure the doctor has done at least hundreds of them. Other than that it can be a superior method, speedier recovery, but if your doctor prefers posterior then you should trust him and have your THR done with method. Her husband opted for posterior.
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