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Anterior or Posterior

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kim28696
kim28696

The consensus is...my hip is shot!  I've consulted with two surgeons.  The first feels VERY strongly that anterior is the way to go.  The second?  You guessed it!   He is just as adamant that posterior is the only way.  I'm totally confused and wanting to make a decision before I'm in even more pain ( if that's even possible).  What has been everyone's experience?  Thanks!

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  • april264
    april264 kim28696

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    I was bothered when I found my surgeon did posterior but I have to say once it was done I was just glad it was over. The restrictions are manageable. I'd go with whoever can do it soonest

  • Tanker204
    Tanker204 kim28696

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    My surgeon told me going through the front sometimes leaves a numbness in the thigh. Patients complain that it feels strange when their clothing touches the area. I had my right hip replaced 11 days ago. I woke pain free except for the 12" incision. I walked with the walker for 4 days. I've been using my cane. Normal stride with no limping and only muscle soreness.

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy Tanker204

      Posted

      Hi Tanker, the numbness problem was one of the reasons I wanted posterior not anterior. I had lateral posterior with no restrictions after the op. They said I could touch my toes if I wanted to. With the posterior approach the surgeon has more room to manoeuvre so there is less chance of damage to nerves, tendons etc. was my thinking. 
  • paul2017
    paul2017 kim28696

    Posted

    My anterior was fantastic....home same day walked 5 miles total (1 mile at a time next day), could have been back at work (desk job) day 2. No narcotics, some stiffness, almost no pain.

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