Anterior Hip Replacement
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I have had my right hip replaced using posterior surgery due to arthritis. The left hip is scheduled for replacement in three months due to arthritis. The orthopedic surgeon I consulted with performs anterior hip replacement. Can anyone that has under gone anterior hip replacement please comment on how well recovery went. Did they progress quickly in therapy, is there a lot of pain, is the pain manageable, did they have to follow post surgical precautions and how long does it take return to the activities of daily living they did before? On my first THR, sixteen years ago I suffered nerve pain which has subsided but I still have numbness in my toes. Thanks to all who comment.
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kelly99515 ignacio53421
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Hi, I just had an anterior hip replacement in October at the age of 37 in the U.S. I know that some people will disagree with my surgeon's approach, but he says the anterior method greatly decreases the risk of dislocation. I have no restrictions except that I shouldn't run anymore. I spent a good two weeks in bed, mainly getting up to use the rest room. I was trying to do too much at first using my walker and I wasn't improving very much in the first week. I found that the pain started subsiding much more quickly when I took it easy so just listen to your body. My surgeon also said I did not need physical therapy because using this approach they don't cut through any muscle. He said the best rehab for me was to keep walking and using the stairs as I healed. Even the physical therapist at the hospital said the same thing. I am now 6 months post-op and I am walking 3 miles a day during the week and just started going back to the gym and the elliptical has been great for me. I can't compare to the posterior approach and my experience wasn't easy or pain free but it was 100% worth it. I was back at work and driving in 3 weeks but I did have to keep using one crutch for about 6 weeks for support. Let me know if you have any questions.
kelly99515
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Oh, I do have some numbness on the side of my outer thigh, but that is the only nerve damage I have experienced and it's getting better over time.
Kda60 kelly99515
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hi im scheduled for LHR using the MAKO ANTERIOR approach at HSS in NYCnervous waiting, but cant take the pain and limitations anymore! want to be "normal" again ☹
kelly99515 Kda60
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You will do great! I had mine done in Baltimore at Mercy Ortho Hospital. I was only there for 24 hours and then home. All of the excruciating pain I had is 100% gone. It really is so worth it. Good luck to you!
georgette2152 Kda60
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I had bilateral TKR at HSS main campus in NYC in September 2011. Excellent results! On 12/26/2018, I had TRHR - Posterior - at HSS in Stamford, CT. HSS purchased 7th floor at Stamford Hospital, CT. I went to Kessler Rehab for one week after surgery. It was a bit of an emotional and physical roller coaster, however I was cleared for all activities in less than 3 months and now go to yoga almost daily and lots of walking.
Good luck!
greta11 kelly99515
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Hello, I also am in the US and just had my Left hip replaced using the Anterior approach. No restrictions, no compulsory PT, and aside from over doing it the other day and being in pain and having an allergic reaction to the dermabond, so far so good. No numbness at least none that I can tell. Looking forward to walking without aide and driving soon as I'm 44 and have a small child. Just want to be independent and pain free. Hoping to have a good recovery since I'm considered young and not overweight.
Anne68156 ignacio53421
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I had both hips replaced with the anterior method. The left was in August 2017 and the right in April 2018. The best part of the anterior method is that you do not have restrictions on bending, etc. I still have numbness around both incisions, but it doesn't bother me. At this point I feel 100% back to normal. The surgeries are not pain free. The first few days were the hardest, getting in and out of bed was difficult. I was told that it can take up to a year to completely heal. With my left it took at least that long, but with the right the healing was faster.
ignacio53421
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Thank you all for the quick response. I feel a lot better reading that most have had a positive outcome. Forgive my typos and grammar of my initial message. My brain fingers and eyes are not always moving at the same speed. Thanks again.
steve86482 ignacio53421
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i had Posterior and no problems in Chicago, Yes more restrictions initially but my research shows less ling term problems like groin pain and numbness. Just have the most experienced surgeon regardless the procedure. Good luck