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Conflicting Recommendations - Hip Replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 26, 2023 | Replies (17)

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@sueinmn

Interesting to learn about the "Superpath" methodology. It sounds like a promising approach for many.
But...there is definitely a place in the surgeon's toolbox for the posterior approach so please do not dismiss it completely. My original THR's were done with a posterior approach because the surgeon needed a complete view of the femur and capsule due to concerns about the very small size of my bones, extensive bone erosion and concerns about exact placement. My revisions were done posterior as well due to extensive tissue erosion and a need to completely debride and clean the area.

I think the key to success in hip replacement is the experienced surgeon, as you recommended.
Sue

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Couldn't agree more with Sue's comment about not dismissing the posterior approach. Thankfully the 2 surgeons I saw at the Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC said that my pelvis size / build was too small to have an anterior approach - the size of the prothesis required a posterior for my THR - else the femur could have shattered. So there are at least a few important exceptions to the rule! Lourine