Lurker question - hips

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Hello hippies:

I am a lurker who had a TKR almost 2 years ago. The knee folks in this

group gave good advice, which helped me a lot then. Now I have a hip

that is troublesome - like I cannot stand for longer than it takes to do

the dishes without severe hip pain (R hip). I have an appt. with my

orthopede next week, and he will probably take pictures and tell me

depressing things about hip replacement (I am 71). While lurking for the

2 years on this site, I have not paid too much attention to the choices

in hip replacement. My local is a rural hospital, good enough for knee

work but I question whether it is state of the art for hips. I recall a

post about hip replacement done on a special operating table? And

" minimally invasive " , " anterior vs posterior " choices - but I did not

save any of those posts.

Basically I am looking for what to ask him, and where else to go for

best op. with shortest recovery. I am willing to travel (<>5 or 6 hours)

for a better result. I live in Wyoming. Any and all advice will be very

welcome.

Thanks - Adrienne