Re: 2-incision minimally invasive THR

[Guest guest]

I had my THR done in June 2008 by Barry Waldman in Baltimore. Minimally

invasive - single incision. Used a walker for about 7 days - then on to a

cane - (used a single crutch to get up and down stairs for the first 2

weeks) - gradually reduced reliance on cane - completely off by 5 weeks.

Good luck.

2-incision minimally invasive THR

Hi,

I am going to have a hip replacement sometime soon--I am going to meet with

my surgeon this coming week. I am in the DC area and I did some online

research as I originally wanted to find someone who does an anterior

approach. I didn't want the restrictions of a posterior approach. Actually

this doc does something a little different from what I was looking for, in

that it is from the side, I think, and a two-incision approach (and, I am

not positive, but might use a computer for precision in placement and leg

length). He has good credentials and is at Hopkins in Baltimore. Has anyone

had either this procedure or a similar mininally invasive one, and how quick

was your recovery? I am concerned about recovery and being on my own. When

were you able to drive (it's my right leg), cook, carry laundry, etc? In

other words, be independent!!! Thanks!

Thada

[Guest guest]

I had my THR in 2004 - and it was Minimally invasive - Zimmer Method. Left

the hospital after 2 days, went to rehab for 5 days. Climbed stairs right

away, used a cane for about 3 days after that. Went to physical therapy for

6 weeks - was driving and back to work at 2 weeks. Best decision I ever

made, Haven't had a minute's problem since. I was 68 years old at the time.

Good luck to you!

Barbara

_____

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Subject: Re: 2-incision minimally invasive THR

I had my THR done in June 2008 by Barry Waldman in Baltimore. Minimally

invasive - single incision. Used a walker for about 7 days - then on to a

cane - (used a single crutch to get up and down stairs for the first 2

weeks) - gradually reduced reliance on cane - completely off by 5 weeks.

Good luck.

2-incision minimally invasive THR

Hi,

I am going to have a hip replacement sometime soon--I am going to meet with

my surgeon this coming week. I am in the DC area and I did some online

research as I originally wanted to find someone who does an anterior

approach. I didn't want the restrictions of a posterior approach. Actually

this doc does something a little different from what I was looking for, in

that it is from the side, I think, and a two-incision approach (and, I am

not positive, but might use a computer for precision in placement and leg

length). He has good credentials and is at Hopkins in Baltimore. Has anyone

had either this procedure or a similar mininally invasive one, and how quick

was your recovery? I am concerned about recovery and being on my own. When

were you able to drive (it's my right leg), cook, carry laundry, etc? In

other words, be independent!!! Thanks!

Thada

[Guest guest]

Thada:

I just had a direct anterior approach surgery this past Wednesday. I was the

only person in the hospital with a joint replacement that was able to walk the

hallways for any length with little pain. My scar is only 5 inches long, and

from what the nurses and PT have told me, this direct anterior approach is

phenomenal. I could hear others who were on my floor shouting out in pain, and

to be honest the only pain I have is my IT band is stretched and swollen. I've

been able to get around just fine and there are no restrictions at all with this

sort of surgery. The risk of dislocation is very low according to my PT and I've

already been practicing all sorts of movements. I will be ready to drive by next

weekend for outpatient therapy. The operating table they use is really unique

and I remember up to that point and then waking up from surgery. The hospital I

stayed at is just a month old so it was more like a resort. I was not put under

general anesthesia but instead had an epidural and enough meds to put me to

sleep during surgery. When I came to the epidural was still in until the

following morning so I didn't feel a thing. I had done alot of homework before

choosing my physician, he is excellent and the only one in this area who does

the anterior approach. I highly recommend choosing this procedure and feel free

to ask me any questions you have.

>

> Hi,

> I am going to have a hip replacement sometime soon--I am going to meet with my

surgeon this coming week. I am in the DC area and I did some online research as

I originally wanted to find someone who does an anterior approach. I didn't want

the restrictions of a posterior approach. Actually this doc does something a

little different from what I was looking for, in that it is from the side, I

think, and a two-incision approach (and, I am not positive, but might use a

computer for precision in placement and leg length). He has good credentials and

is at Hopkins in Baltimore. Has anyone had either this procedure or a similar

mininally invasive one, and how quick was your recovery? I am concerned about

recovery and being on my own. When were you able to drive (it's my right leg),

cook, carry laundry, etc? In other words, be independent!!! Thanks!

> Thada 

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Thada,

I had Anterolateral Hip Replacement on February 15, 2011. I was walking the

halls of the hospital that night, returned home less than 24 hours after

admission and never used any of the pain meds prescribed after leaving the

hospital.

My sister came to stay with me to " nurse me back to health " . I would have gone

back to work 3-4 days after the surgery except that my sister and I were having

so much fun shopping, going out to eat and hanging out that I just staying home

and enjoyed having the time to spend with her.

I had done a great deal of research before committing to this surgery. I had

high expectations about the level of pain (or non-pain) and my ability to get

back to work quickly. Everything about the surgery far exceeded my

expectations.

My surgeon does not use the fancy table. He has an assistant that holds the

body in the correct position for the surgery. There is one incision, about 8 "

long, on the pocket line. He uses general anesthesia. I was given one dose of

oxycodone immediately after the surgery and another that evening. I also took

Celebrex and Lyrica beginning the night before the surgery and for the following

6 days. After that, Tylenol as needed. My surgeon does 300-400 of these

surgeries per year. He has not met anyone who needed a hip replacement for whom

this surgery was inappropriate. I can't imagine why anyone would have the

posterior approach hip replacement.

My second surgery is tomorrow.

Good Luck!

Blanche

>

> Hi,

> I am going to have a hip replacement sometime soon--I am going to meet with my

surgeon this coming week. I am in the DC area and I did some online research as

I originally wanted to find someone who does an anterior approach. I didn't want

the restrictions of a posterior approach. Actually this doc does something a

little different from what I was looking for, in that it is from the side, I

think, and a two-incision approach (and, I am not positive, but might use a

computer for precision in placement and leg length). He has good credentials and

is at Hopkins in Baltimore. Has anyone had either this procedure or a similar

mininally invasive one, and how quick was your recovery? I am concerned about

recovery and being on my own. When were you able to drive (it's my right leg),

cook, carry laundry, etc? In other words, be independent!!! Thanks!

> Thada 

>

>

[Guest guest]

, where is this fantastic hospital located? BARB in Florida

Re: 2-incision minimally invasive THR

Thada:

I just had a direct anterior approach surgery this past Wednesday. I was the

only person in the hospital with a joint replacement that was able to walk

the hallways for any length with little pain. My scar is only 5 inches long,

and from what the nurses and PT have told me, this direct anterior approach

is phenomenal. I could hear others who were on my floor shouting out in

pain, and to be honest the only pain I have is my IT band is stretched and

swollen. I've been able to get around just fine and there are no

restrictions at all with this sort of surgery. The risk of dislocation is

very low according to my PT and I've already been practicing all sorts of

movements. I will be ready to drive by next weekend for outpatient therapy.

The operating table they use is really unique and I remember up to that

point and then waking up from surgery. The hospital I stayed at is just a

month old so it was more like a resort. I was not put under general

anesthesia but instead had an epidural and enough meds to put me to sleep

during surgery. When I came to the epidural was still in until the following

morning so I didn't feel a thing. I had done alot of homework before

choosing my physician, he is excellent and the only one in this area who

does the anterior approach. I highly recommend choosing this procedure and

feel free to ask me any questions you have.

>

> Hi,

> I am going to have a hip replacement sometime soon--I am going to meet

> with my surgeon this coming week. I am in the DC area and I did some

> online research as I originally wanted to find someone who does an

> anterior approach. I didn't want the restrictions of a posterior approach.

> Actually this doc does something a little different from what I was

> looking for, in that it is from the side, I think, and a two-incision

> approach (and, I am not positive, but might use a computer for precision

> in placement and leg length). He has good credentials and is at Hopkins in

> Baltimore. Has anyone had either this procedure or a similar mininally

> invasive one, and how quick was your recovery? I am concerned about

> recovery and being on my own. When were you able to drive (it's my right

> leg), cook, carry laundry, etc? In other words, be independent!!! Thanks!

> Thada

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

May I ask what size person are you? Weight and height??

Thanks, Bill in Indiana

> >

> > Hi,

> > I am going to have a hip replacement sometime soon--I am going to meet with

my surgeon this coming week. I am in the DC area and I did some online research

as I originally wanted to find someone who does an anterior approach. I didn't

want the restrictions of a posterior approach. Actually this doc does something

a little different from what I was looking for, in that it is from the side, I

think, and a two-incision approach (and, I am not positive, but might use a

computer for precision in placement and leg length). He has good credentials and

is at Hopkins in Baltimore. Has anyone had either this procedure or a similar

mininally invasive one, and how quick was your recovery? I am concerned about

recovery and being on my own. When were you able to drive (it's my right leg),

cook, carry laundry, etc? In other words, be independent!!! Thanks!

> > Thada 

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thanks to all who wrote me of their experiences. I met my dr last week and I

like him a lot. However, I am a little in shock as he said I would be using a

walker for 4 weeks and then a cane; not driving until after 4 to 6 weeks. (AND

he tried to discourage me from wanting to go to a rehab facility.) From

everything I have read both here and elsewhere it seems unusual to be on a

walker that long! BTW, this is NOT a direct anterior approach as one of you had,

but somewhat similar. One incision is in groin (for the stem and I think the

ball), the other sort of in back (for cup) but without cutting muscles. My

sister is freaking out and telling me I won't be able to be transported in a car

from the hospital but I think she is wrong.

Thada

>

> Hi,

> I am going to have a hip replacement sometime soon--I am going to meet with my

surgeon this coming week. I am in the DC area and I did some online research as

I originally wanted to find someone who does an anterior approach. I didn't want

the restrictions of a posterior approach. Actually this doc does something a

little different from what I was looking for, in that it is from the side, I

think, and a two-incision approach (and, I am not positive, but might use a

computer for precision in placement and leg length). He has good credentials and

is at Hopkins in Baltimore. Has anyone had either this procedure or a similar

mininally invasive one, and how quick was your recovery? I am concerned about

recovery and being on my own. When were you able to drive (it's my right leg),

cook, carry laundry, etc? In other words, be independent!!! Thanks!

> Thada 

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thada, I am always 6 weeks no driving from all my joint replacements. But I

am in Australia and our insurance is void if you do so.

For my first joints I was on crutches for the first 6 weeks as my joints

were not cemented, perhaps that's the reason for the walker for such a long

time, I think you should ask him why.

-- Re: 2-incision minimally invasive THR

Thanks to all who wrote me of their experiences. I met my dr last week and I

like him a lot. However, I am a little in shock as he said I would be using

a walker for 4 weeks and then a cane; not driving until after 4 to 6 weeks.

(AND he tried to discourage me from wanting to go to a rehab facility.) From

everything I have read both here and elsewhere it seems unusual to be on a

walker that long! BTW, this is NOT a direct anterior approach as one of you

had, but somewhat similar. One incision is in groin (for the stem and I

think the ball), the other sort of in back (for cup) but without cutting

muscles. My sister is freaking out and telling me I won't be able to be

transported in a car from the hospital but I think she is wrong.

Thada

>

> Hi,

> I am going to have a hip replacement sometime soon--I am going to meet

with my surgeon this coming week. I am in the DC area and I did some online

research as I originally wanted to find someone who does an anterior

approach. I didn't want the restrictions of a posterior approach. Actually

this doc does something a little different from what I was looking for, in

that it is from the side, I think, and a two-incision approach (and, I am

not positive, but might use a computer for precision in placement and leg

length). He has good credentials and is at Hopkins in Baltimore. Has anyone

had either this procedure or a similar mininally invasive one, and how quick

was your recovery? I am concerned about recovery and being on my own. When

were you able to drive (it's my right leg), cook, carry laundry, etc? In

other words, be independent!!! Thanks!

> Thada

>

>

[Guest guest]

I used the walker for about 4 weeks after my hip replacement, Thada.  Now I'm

going on week 2 of the walker with my knee.  Once I didn't need to take pain

pills, I could drive again.

 

Lynn

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Subject: Re: Re: 2-incision minimally invasive THR

Joint Replacement

Date: Sunday, April 10, 2011, 6:06 PM

Thada, I am always 6 weeks no driving from all my joint replacements. But I

am in Australia and our insurance is void if you do so.

For my first joints I was on crutches for the first 6 weeks as my joints

were not cemented, perhaps that's the reason for the walker for such a long

time, I think you should ask him why.

-- Re: 2-incision minimally invasive THR

Thanks to all who wrote me of their experiences. I met my dr last week and I

like him a lot. However, I am a little in shock as he said I would be using

a walker for 4 weeks and then a cane; not driving until after 4 to 6 weeks.

(AND he tried to discourage me from wanting to go to a rehab facility.) From

everything I have read both here and elsewhere it seems unusual to be on a

walker that long! BTW, this is NOT a direct anterior approach as one of you

had, but somewhat similar. One incision is in groin (for the stem and I

think the ball), the other sort of in back (for cup) but without cutting

muscles. My sister is freaking out and telling me I won't be able to be

transported in a car from the hospital but I think she is wrong.

Thada

>

> Hi,

> I am going to have a hip replacement sometime soon--I am going to meet

with my surgeon this coming week. I am in the DC area and I did some online

research as I originally wanted to find someone who does an anterior

approach. I didn't want the restrictions of a posterior approach. Actually

this doc does something a little different from what I was looking for, in

that it is from the side, I think, and a two-incision approach (and, I am

not positive, but might use a computer for precision in placement and leg

length). He has good credentials and is at Hopkins in Baltimore. Has anyone

had either this procedure or a similar mininally invasive one, and how quick

was your recovery? I am concerned about recovery and being on my own. When

were you able to drive (it's my right leg), cook, carry laundry, etc? In

other words, be independent!!! Thanks!

> Thada

>

>

[Guest guest]

I came home in our SUV....my hubby made a platform step for me to use to get

in.

I was not to drive for 6 weeks....used a walker for at least 4 weeks......

Listen to your doctors instructions.........BARB in Florida

Re: 2-incision minimally invasive THR

Thanks to all who wrote me of their experiences. I met my dr last week and I

like him a lot. However, I am a little in shock as he said I would be using

a walker for 4 weeks and then a cane; not driving until after 4 to 6 weeks.

(AND he tried to discourage me from wanting to go to a rehab facility.) From

everything I have read both here and elsewhere it seems unusual to be on a

walker that long! BTW, this is NOT a direct anterior approach as one of you

had, but somewhat similar. One incision is in groin (for the stem and I

think the ball), the other sort of in back (for cup) but without cutting

muscles. My sister is freaking out and telling me I won't be able to be

transported in a car from the hospital but I think she is wrong.

Thada

>

> Hi,

> I am going to have a hip replacement sometime soon--I am going to meet

> with my surgeon this coming week. I am in the DC area and I did some

> online research as I originally wanted to find someone who does an

> anterior approach. I didn't want the restrictions of a posterior approach.

> Actually this doc does something a little different from what I was

> looking for, in that it is from the side, I think, and a two-incision

> approach (and, I am not positive, but might use a computer for precision

> in placement and leg length). He has good credentials and is at Hopkins in

> Baltimore. Has anyone had either this procedure or a similar mininally

> invasive one, and how quick was your recovery? I am concerned about

> recovery and being on my own. When were you able to drive (it's my right

> leg), cook, carry laundry, etc? In other words, be independent!!! Thanks!

> Thada

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thada:

You need to follow your doctor's instructions. He knows better than anyone what

your protocol should be. Since I had one incision with direct anterior approach

I have the least restrictions. This is my second week and I'm using the cane and

going up and down stairs. Even if no muscle or ligaments are cut, if the doc

goes in posterior there are muscle and ligaments that are moved and this

readjustment time is critical. All of the pain I have experienced is from my IT

band and quadriceps recovering from movement. I'm assuming quite a bit of

tearing happens when the muscles are pulled aside. The first week was just rough

no matter which way you look at it. I opted to continue on the pain meds because

there really are no medals given out for being in pain. Having a small incision

has its benefits, mostly I would assume because the scar is small. You will have

two incisions healing at the same time instead of one, so double the healing

process. I have to say that the input from this group made all the difference

for me. I wish you all the best in your recovery!!

> >

> > Hi,

> > I am going to have a hip replacement sometime soon--I am going to meet with

my surgeon this coming week. I am in the DC area and I did some online research

as I originally wanted to find someone who does an anterior approach. I didn't

want the restrictions of a posterior approach. Actually this doc does something

a little different from what I was looking for, in that it is from the side, I

think, and a two-incision approach (and, I am not positive, but might use a

computer for precision in placement and leg length). He has good credentials and

is at Hopkins in Baltimore. Has anyone had either this procedure or a similar

mininally invasive one, and how quick was your recovery? I am concerned about

recovery and being on my own. When were you able to drive (it's my right leg),

cook, carry laundry, etc? In other words, be independent!!! Thanks!

> > Thada 

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I'm 5'9 " tall and weigh approximately 170 lbs right now. I thought I posted my

surgery experience but it could have been the meds. If anyone would like for me

to post my experience since it's not even been two weeks yet I will just let me

know.

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > > I am going to have a hip replacement sometime soon--I am going to meet

with my surgeon this coming week. I am in the DC area and I did some online

research as I originally wanted to find someone who does an anterior approach. I

didn't want the restrictions of a posterior approach. Actually this doc does

something a little different from what I was looking for, in that it is from the

side, I think, and a two-incision approach (and, I am not positive, but might

use a computer for precision in placement and leg length). He has good

credentials and is at Hopkins in Baltimore. Has anyone had either this procedure

or a similar mininally invasive one, and how quick was your recovery? I am

concerned about recovery and being on my own. When were you able to drive (it's

my right leg), cook, carry laundry, etc? In other words, be independent!!!

Thanks!

> > > Thada 

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

The hospital is one month old and located in Metairie LA near New Orleans.

> >

> > Hi,

> > I am going to have a hip replacement sometime soon--I am going to meet

> > with my surgeon this coming week. I am in the DC area and I did some

> > online research as I originally wanted to find someone who does an

> > anterior approach. I didn't want the restrictions of a posterior approach.

> > Actually this doc does something a little different from what I was

> > looking for, in that it is from the side, I think, and a two-incision

> > approach (and, I am not positive, but might use a computer for precision

> > in placement and leg length). He has good credentials and is at Hopkins in

> > Baltimore. Has anyone had either this procedure or a similar mininally

> > invasive one, and how quick was your recovery? I am concerned about

> > recovery and being on my own. When were you able to drive (it's my right

> > leg), cook, carry laundry, etc? In other words, be independent!!! Thanks!

> > Thada

> >

> >