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Can Hip Resurfacing Be Done With The Anterior Approach?

I had hip RESURFACING on my right hip about 5 years ago and I am still going strong with it but the recovery was very tough because it was done with the posterior approach ( a lot of muscle cutting. I now need my left hip done, but I m not thrilled about going through the all the physical therapy it will take. I have heard about the anterior approach to hip REPLACEMENT and it sounds like that is much less evasive and would get me going much quicker, but replacement is not for active athletes like myself. Can hip resurfacing be done with the anterior approach? I don t see too much info on this. I m 58 years old. Thanks
Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
Though posterior approach is commonly used,anterior approach can also be used to minimise the surgical injuries.But it needs to be done in the hands of a skilled surgeon
Nothing to worry about.     
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
Thanks,Take care,God bless.
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Can Hip Resurfacing Be Done With The Anterior Approach?

Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. Though posterior approach is commonly used,anterior approach can also be used to minimise the surgical injuries.But it needs to be done in the hands of a skilled surgeon Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks,Take care,God bless.