SuperPath Approach THR
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Hi, I had a right THR last Thursday using a SuperPath Approach. It's a technique that's been used in America for years but has only been trialled in my area since October. It requires a smaller incision and the muscles are parted rather than cut (sorry if you're a bit squeamish!). The recovery rates are supposed to be much better as a result. I'm back to see my consultant next Thurs, so 2 weeks later rather than the usual 6 weeks, but this may just be because of trial data collection. Has anyone else on the Forum had experience of this ? I had a GA, by the way. Thanks.x
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ann19982 cheryl99365
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Be good to hear how you progress. Where in the country did you have it done?
cheryl99365 ann19982
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ann19982 cheryl99365
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Good luck with your recovery
rachel71953 cheryl99365
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So pleased you are making good progress. Can you tell me please where you had your super path hip replacement done? Did you have it done on the NHS?
cheryl99365 rachel71953
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mark38570 cheryl99365
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ann19982 mark38570
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cheryl99365 mark38570
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Day14 when I hope to find out more (and stop sleeping in strange positions!). Do some miles for me today !x
mark38570 cheryl99365
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Regards Mark
rachel71953 cheryl99365
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Thank you for your reply. Can you tell me the name of the surgeon - also did you have it done on the NHS or privately. Did you have two incisions - or just one?
Best wishes for a fantastic recovery.
cheryl99365 rachel71953
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jason42777 cheryl99365
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I had superpath at rugby on 9th march (nearly 11 weeks ago) scar is about 3 inches long ples small stab scar an inch away about 1/4 inch dia like an * in shape.
ceramic joint, great care from all staff, GA slight nausiosness for a few moments then went back to sleep till morning, up on frame after breakfast sitting in chair, then onto two crtches by lunch home 2 days later, dissolvable stitches , water proof dressing,removed after week1 . stiches dissolved by end week 2, bathed in week three no problem getting in and out. Officially rules are still applied but even physio on surgeons team said in another year there be no restrictions on people with this op.
atb jay
cheryl99365 jason42777
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jason42777 cheryl99365
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Atb Jay
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