Discussion regarding postop anterior THR
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Good Afternoon Hippies (i like it since I'm a 60s child!):
Going in for anterior THR 11/14. Have completed pre-op tesing. Can anyone share their expereince with this THR approach? It sounds like the way to go vs, posterior or lateral. The surgeon I have selected has done over 1,000 anterior THRs. As I undestand, experince counts for a lot with this procedure. Thoughts, feedback, comments?
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bobbie102 erin1956
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Main thought " JEALOUS " 😢. 4 weeks on from posterior and still struggling, sore can't walk without crutches. I know the anterior approach is longer in theatre but recovery time is hugely reduced along with risk of dislocation. 👍🏽 Although no hip replacement is a walk in the park 😳
Please do keep in touch with us 🙏🏻
😍 Much love hope all hoses amazingly well for you X
erin1956 bobbie102
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linda81469 erin1956
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Unfortunately for me I didn't get to experience my anterior surgery because within 3 weeks I found out I dislocated my hip had to have revision going in second time through side of hip. 😩 Has been pretty tough. More pain than I expected! Am 12 weeks out now. Wishing you all the best in your surgery and for a speedy recovery!! 🤗🤗 LD
erin1956 linda81469
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I am so sorry to hear you had to go through this surgery twice. Dislocation is uncommon with the anterior approach and is one of the reasons why I am choosing it. Any reason given how/why this happened?
I wish for a speedy recovery now that your second surgery seems to have been successful.
Thank you
linda81469 erin1956
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Thank you Erin. I really am not sure. Dr thinks it happened when I twisted. I was going to take a shirt out of a drawer and when I went to shut it I felt a pull then had pain in that operated buttock for a couple of days. Then it went away. I just don't really know. Wishing you all the best in your surgery!! My second is still a rocky one. Having to deal with tightness, bursitis and tendinitis. And a lot of muscle pain.
barb0722 erin1956
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I had the anterior THR 23 days ago. I'm 63 years old. I took my first steps unassisted yesterday! Very little pain. I was only on pain meds 1 week and then over the counter meds. NO hip precautions. I started therapy and full weight bearing immediately. I could sleep on my side in just a couple days. Driving at 2weeks. Now I just have to continue walking and build muscle strength. I still use the cane and need to master stairs better. Good luck Erin! Hope all goes well.
erin1956 barb0722
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Hi barb0722:
Very encouraging!! I am looking forward to the same timeline for recovery as well as healing experience. I know everyone is different and outcomes can be different.
I'll keep you posted on my outcome as I am now one week out exactly to suregy daye on 11/14.
Thank you
Mollyjr erin1956
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I'm 62. 11 weeks po. Had anterior and doing great!! A little rough in the beginning. Most improvement to normal was between 7 and 8 weeks. Up walking within hours. Take your meds, ice and rest often and don't overdo. I'm loving my new hip!!!
barb0722 Mollyjr
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erin1956 Mollyjr
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Hi Mollyjr:
Yes, my PT has already advised that "less is more" in the first 2 weeks. Pushing too much early on can create set-backs. Got my iceman ready and list of simple exercise to do in the 1st 2 weeks.
Thank you