Re: Anterior Hip Replacement

January 7, 2010

It was probably anterior and not arthroscopic.....

The only thing that they can do in arthroscopy is remodel the existing joint -

and it aint' fun to recover from. Been there, but was one of the people it

didn't work for.

Have direct anterior THR scheduled in a couple weeks.

Here is an explanation (and note - it is faster, but not always as fast as some

stories. one of my buddies was off all walking aids and in the office after 3

weeks, lady on another board is just now up to 1/2 mile on the bike or treadmill

at 5 weeks).

You want a Dr. who's done a LOT of these if you get one....

>

> Hi Jujulabee,

> I know that there are several approaches to total hip replacement surgery.

> I have heard of a type of " arthroscopic hip replacement " , founded by a

> doctor in England. I asked my doctor about this two years ago and he said

> that he does not use that procedure. He told me that he uses the standard

> procedure. I must ask him about this again . What exactly is the " anterior "

> hip surgery you had? Judging by your recovery time, I am wondering if this

> is not the new procedure I had heard of.

> Reen

>

September 6, 2010

Sally, my father-in-law (age 75) just had this done 6 or 8 weeks ago.

Several years ago ,he had the other hip replaced the traditional way.

This time he used the less invasive procedure. He has done very well!

He's had less pain and was up and about quicker. Didn't have to have

someone come to the home to do exercises, etc.

He was just given the clear to do anything but water ski (which they

told him he never could do again). They also said every time he has

any kind of dental procedure done (even if just a cleaning), he must

take antibiotics for a couple days. --Celia <><

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