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I have been offered an AMIS hip replacement and I am very keen on getting it as the recovery time is so much shorter than with the traditional method.Has anybody had experience of this and could tell me something about it?I have been told it is a better method fro someone like me who has osteoporosis of the hip...Thankyou in advance!
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paula96157 jennifer1946
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I'm waiting for Amis hip replacement in North Wales (32 weeks so far)
but I understand surgeon on sick leave. Have read about Amis and all seems good for both patient and surgeon. Less time in hospital less time in recovery. Hip is replaced from the front so no cut into the muscles quicker return to function. Which hospital has offered this procedure?
Regards Paula
veronica58657 jennifer1946
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I have osteoarthritis of the hip and 6 days ago I have a RTHR, I had the minimally invasive method, small scar 3-4 inches and no cutting through muscle. The replacement that was put in though wasn't minimal, it's quite big, Exeter trident ceramic on ceramic, and the titanium rod cemented into the femur.
They say the recovery is shorter but is is still major surgery, I think it's possible that both normal and minimally invasive have the same recovery time, but minimal maybe quicker in the beginning. Having friends that
Have had both, I would say that they both good and successful, I think the important thing is the implant itself. The one that I have just put in has been around for 40 odd years, and my sugeon says it should last for 33 years. I'm very happy with that!
I'm feeling good on day 6, but really taking it easy and accepting that I may have to take two steps forward and one step back.
Hope this information is useful.
Veronica
LDW veronica58657
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where did you have your op done?
was it superpath with Michael Cronin?
thanks,
lindsey
veronica58657 LDW
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Spire Hosp southampton,
Veronica
LDW veronica58657
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how has your recovery been? Good I hope?
lindsey
veronica58657 LDW
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I'm on on day 6, but so far so good, still major surgery though and from what I hear on this forum, I must pace myself and take it easy, and actually it's so nice to have nothing to do but look after myself!
LDW veronica58657
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Take care, look after yourself, and let us all know how you are getting on.
lindsey