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Anterior vs. posterior hip replacement (THR): How do you decide?
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This will me my second THR. I had the first one eight years ago. I have one surgeon ready to do anterior approach Feb. 12. Another surgeon ready to do posterior. Both have outstanding credential and did Ortho fellowships in nationally recognized hospitals. I'm in Atlanta so I have many good surgeons to choose from. It appears to me that it's a matter of the age of the Doctor. The older Docs were trained in posterior approach the younger ones can do both but prefer anterior unless there are complicating factors. I told my regular doctor (internal medicine) I have a choice and he said why would you want the posterior approach?
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I have had both hips replaced in the year 2018. My doctor did the anterior approach. He said the reason he does the anterior approach is because there is a chance of cutting the tendon which can happen more often with the posterior approach. This is precisely what happened to my sister who is now having numerous problems which I feel could have been avoided had she had the anterior approach. I did much research prior and am very satisfied and happy with my decision and the doctor I used. My recovery time was far easier and faster. I wish you the best.