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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jan 4 10:23am | Replies (7)

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@ndreyer

Hi Sue,
I already do lots of stretching. I had another PT tell me my SI joint was not in alignment. He claimed that he corrected it and the measurements backed him up, but it still feels way off balance. He did eliminate that SI joint pain! The surgeon used the anterior approach. I had the other hip (L) done five years ago with excellent results using the posterior approach. I did not return to him because he was really backed up on his schedule...wish I had waited. Another surgeon from same (successful with me) practice claims he could do a revision and correct the LLD, but I am skeptical.

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Replies to "Hi Sue, I already do lots of stretching. I had another PT tell me my SI..."

Yes, according to my ortho, the anterior approach can give less precise results than the posterior because the field of view is smaller. Having had 5 hip surgeries, I too would be hesitant to get a revision, but if nothing else relieves your pain, maybe it is time to consider it. Just know that in my experience, you are pretty much going to go through all the same healing and rehab as the full replecement.
Sue