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Posterior vs. Anterior would you do the same surgery again?

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kristen888
kristen888

Hi all,

New to this site. I am 57 and in need of a THR. I am interested in which procedure you had and if you are happy with results, or wish you had done the other. I live an active lifestyle and am not overweight.

Thanks!

Kristen

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  • rich1960
    rich1960 kristen888

    Posted

    I am extemely active and in pretty good shape, I had my first THR posterior in Jan 2013 and it was a great success.  I returned to work after 7 wks, and my job has a lot of bending and lifting.

    I had my other hip done 7/25/16 (posterior), I expect to be back playing most of my sports at the end of October.  I was 53 for my 1st THR and I am 56 now.

    Good Luck biggrin

     

    • kristen888
      kristen888 rich1960

      Posted

      Thanks Rich,

      Did you do cement or cement less? Glad to hear the positive feedback. May your recuperation continue!

      Kristen

    • rich1960
      rich1960 kristen888

      Posted

      I really do not know the answer to that question.  If I had to guess, I would say cement less.

      I was in the hospital about 30 hrs with my most recent surgery.  I was driving 2 weeks after surgery, right hip.  I only took pain pills for 2 or 3 days post op.

      I considered anterior approach but my first THR went so well, I thought it would be foolish to change surgeons/approach.

      Have a great day !!!  cheesygrin

  • ian97093
    ian97093 kristen888

    Posted

    HI Kristen I am 56 today, and had both hips replaced, I was very active at 40 and 45 I slowed down, but the damage was done, my hips wore out, but I feel I will never do Karate again, and running ...out of the question...but I can get about almost like normal and pretty much pain free, we are all different, depends how it goes for you.

    Keep in touch.

    Ian.

    • kristen888
      kristen888 ian97093

      Posted

      Happy birthday Ian! Thanks for your feedback. Did you have posterior or anterior. Also cement or cement less? Looking forward to getting back to my golf game.

      Kristen

  • chloebo10
    chloebo10 kristen888

    Posted

    Hi Kirsten I had my THR two weeks today , first few days I was really down and couldn't do a lot , I have no bruising my scar is healing really well . And I'm now on one crutch . My legs are still swollen but Iv been told this is normal and will go . I most def have this done again as the pain I was in before operation was horrendous . Hope you get on ok .

    • kristen888
      kristen888 chloebo10

      Posted

      Glad to hear you are doing well Chloe. Did you have the anterior or posterior? Also cement?

      Kristen

  • jo_partee
    jo_partee kristen888

    Posted

    Kristen if u need it do it

    It will dedication and time out of your life all worth it

    I hobbled after work to my car and now at two months post op 3 miles walked no cane

    There are complications and nerves are invloved

    I had anterior in hospital two nites only good luck

    • kristen888
      kristen888 jo_partee

      Posted

      Thanks Jo,

      I know I need to do this. It was seeing Lara Spencer, at 47, that encouraged me that quality of life is more important than the age factor. What are the nerve complications?

    • jo_partee
      jo_partee kristen888

      Posted

      Not everyone has any

      But you sign forms reminding u there may be some

      For me i can whip around now at two months no pain

      I am watching both feet for some nerve stuff i had following surgery all the best to u

      I like your idea as u will need time to focus on rehab

      Me just got home early as hubby working late

      Popoed a whole chicken in oven

      Cleaning in kitchen

      Get table set and rest time for jozie

  • renee01952
    renee01952 kristen888

    Posted

    hi kristen, 

    welcome to this wonderful forum -

    I had 2 THR surgeries within 6 months, both posterior approach as my surgeon does not perform anterior - 

    I am happy with the result - 

    Where are you in the process?  Have you seen an orthopedic surgeon yet -

    I  remember that there are members on this forum who had both - Hopefully they will read this discussion and respond.

    Love to know more about you...

    big warm hug

    renee

     

    • kristen888
      kristen888 renee01952

      Posted

      WOW!

      Thanks Renee, I've done PT and am scheduled to meet with my Surgeon next week. My plan is to do this at the beginning of 2017, when I know I have no commitments or pressure on my rehab.

      Did you do a cemented THR or cement less?

      Kristen

  • anna87839
    anna87839 kristen888

    Posted

    Hi there I had poster approach 10weeks post

    didn't have choice,butscar healing well no

    bruising op much easier than I thought would

    be it's the recovery where all the hard work starts

    Still got some sort of pain and twingess going on

    most days at moment but all part of healing I'm

    told,but nothing like the pain we have before op

    that's all gone that God .I wish you well and hugs

    it's worth going though 😅😄

    • kristen888
      kristen888 anna87839

      Posted

      Thanks Anna, glad to hear your surgery went well and you are making progress in your recuperation!
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