Anterior approach hip replacement
Yes, all these posts are correct. I had A hip replacement in New York. After contacting about fourteen doctors, (because I was considered higher risk And many doctors hesitated operating) I finally found a fabulous, top notch doctor. I was in surgery one day and home the next. Some doctors still use the old procedure (posterior approach) because that is what they are used to doing. I was thrilled that I was able to have the anterior approach (cut about 4 inches in front of upper thigh). Very minimal recovery and little to no pain. I was walking as soon as I was out of recovery. The only difficulty is lifting leg on and off bed unassisted for about 1 week. They do want you to give it 6 weeks before driving. Anterior approach, muscles aren’t cut. Posterior approach, Muscles cut causing much more pain and
you can never cross your legs. Chances of hip popping out. Stick with a doc who will do anterior approach. I was golfing again, not long after.
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