Benefits of Anterior Approach in Total Hip Replacement
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- čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
- America Tonight Host Kate Delaney talks with Orthopedic Surgeon Edward Stolarski, MD, from Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, about the benefits of using an anterior approach in total hip replacement (ASI - Anterior Supine Intramuscular Hip Replacement). Learn more about total joint replacement at: smh.com/totaljoint
Anterior Approach is the way to go hands down! I am speaking from experience.
I’m so blessed to have found this video. I was just crying and scared to have this surgery done, now that i kinda know that to talk to my doctor about I feel a little bit better. May God continue to bless his hands to make people feel better.
2 yrs ago I had the Anterior total hip replacement at 65 yrs old I was in so much pain prior to my surgery, it went extremely well. The next morning I was up and with my walker 237 steps all the really bad pain I was in was gone,just had some pain from the surgery itself 4 weeks of in home physical therapy and I'm very much back to normal in less then 3 months with 💯 pain free if I knew how great this would go I would have had this surgery much sooner then I did and saved myself yrs of terrible pain. Good luck and please have no fear believe me this Anterior approach is very important.i hope this will help others.
Thank you Ms. Debbie for this encouragement i am considering thr soon
I'm glad she asks a lot of the questions I want to know for my upcoming right hip replacement, and he gives good answers as well.
I had my left hip replaced three weeks ago via anterior approach. I was discharged the following day and was able to walk up my stairs at home and sleep in my own bed. At 2 weeks post-op I ditched my cane and am able to walk unassisted. There’s still tightness and discomfort. But there is no pain. My mobility improves every day as I see regular improvements with daily physical therapy exercises. I predict being able to return to my normal activities in 2-3 months. I hope to be fully healed by Christmas. I’m so thankful I had the procedure done and that it was the anterior approach.
Hello Rick, congratulation on your new hip. Good luck. I'm in need of hip replacement , rite hip(duel mobility hip replacement) Living with severe pain for yrs. Very worried/afraid of getting one done. How is your overall experience w/ your hip replacement so far? Are you/will you be able to sit/lay down or walk normal as doctor says ? Do you have any suggestion for me? Thanks for your feedback in advance
Shanawaz Alam - Hi. I’m at 26 days post-op. The first 2 weeks are the most challenging. But with the proper support system (someone to help you during this recovery phase), it is entirely manageable. I stayed one night in the hospital & was discharged the following afternoon. I walked with a walker the night of surgery and walked (slowly!) up my stairs when I got home so I could sleep in my own bed. I used the walker for the first week then graduated to my cane in week 2. Today, I can walk unassisted (no cane), although I still limp a bit because there is still slight pressure - but no pain. I do physical therapy on my own daily w/weekly visits by my physical therapist. There is pain involved but it is better every day. It took me 2 years to finally make the decision to move forward with the procedure. I’m glad I did. The 3 years of pain I felt from my arthritis is GONE. I can sleep in my side with no pain at all - my arthritis wouldn’t let me do that before. I now just have to recover fully and life will be awesome again. It already is! All the best in your decision. You can do this!
@@rickt.223 Glad to hear abut your good experience. Im having my left hip done anterior approach in 3 weeks.
@@mikeh5928 - I was back on my motorcycle in 60 days. You got this... 👍🏼
@@rickt.223 Thanks a lot. I actually had it done Monday. Barely any pain, walking with one crutch, going to see how I do with a cane. Dont anticipate using the cane that long either. Anterior is definitely the way to go.
Thanks for this Doc and keeping the humor alive
Thank both of you great all around questions & great answers .I had the anterior I'm 62 yrs. Old never had any surgeries before I'm on my 3rd.week of recovery . I really didn't know what to exactly what to expect.My doctor was awesome explained everything I prayed about it felt at ease and I'm feeling great.🙏John3:16
I'm 63, was fit, & had the anterior approach 6 weeks ago.
I had a seriously dead leg in my thigh that felt like a horse had kicked me after the op. This is not usual but it slowed my recovery down by 2 weeks as it was very hard to get the leg to move & v painful. At 5 weeks i could walk unaided & progress a bit each week. It's a bit 2 steps forward, 1 back as recovery goes in steps. I have specific muscle weaknesses that need work but they predated the op. Surgeon says wait until 3 months post op before working it really hard.
I find when i speak to physios who work with people post op they are more realistic about the recovery process. It is major surgery and as you would expect it takes quite some time to recover. I think the docs on YT cherry pic the examples where people are lucky enough to recover v fast. Just so you know.
I had a total hip replacement by the anterior approach. Missed a total of 5 work days (I have a desk job). Recovery was no more painful than my life was before surgery. My legs are of equal length now!
I am looking to have a anterior hip replacement, I have done my research and the good doc is right on the money. I just hope and pray I get some one as good as you in Brooklyn NY. Even if I have to go to Manhattan NYC to find him. Plz keep me in your PRAYERS. February 2020 will probably be my operation.
I'm in the same position, good luck with your surgery.
Hello Poodle, you can look into Hospital for Special Surgery, NYC (HHS). Very well known orthopedic hospital in the US. I'm also in need of a hip surgery. Doc from HSS said I would need a duel hip replacement. Living with severe pain and afraid of getting one done. Any feedback would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advanced
Check out Dr. Paul Enker on Long Island, he is the best of the best when it comes to Anterior Approach
Wow so helpful thank you
Thank you Dr. you’re information is clear and simple to follow with the experience you have. I am in South Georgia is it uncommon for a patient to come to that far away?
It is not uncommon for Dr. Stolarski's patients to travel from other states to see him in Sarasota. You can learn more about him and his practice at: stolarskiortho.com
What you talk about is exactly what happened to me.
One must find a surgeon who was trained to perform the anterior approach as his primary technique. I found my surgeon because I skied all winter with a friend who had his hip done in the summer before.
Even though I can’t say for sure but I think if your surgeon is older he is more likely to only do a posterior approach.
I was told I had to do posterior because I lost considerable amount of weight and I have a bit of a panini. I feel I should do tummy tuck first then because I do not want a posterior!
Just got my surgery date and waiting approval from insurance. For some reason, everytime i try to have a procedure done with this insurance, they deny it saying it's experimental. So expecting the denial letter and no relief from pain.
I just had a posterior approach done and I wish I would have seen this prior. It’s been 10 days and I still can’t walk and in a lot of pain.
Hang in there. Hopefully it will get a little easier each day. Be sure to follow up with the rehab therapy your doctor recommends. It will make a big difference.
Im 58 and have hips of a 158 year old ive worn them both out. I have been active with karate hockey(goalie) weight training and now I can get around without a cane and the pain is crazy. I saw a surgeon will do both and will do anterior on me. I haven't got a date yet Im dying to get it done cause I cant go on like this. Is there a special material for a active guy like me?
There are different options available, as well as preferences by individual surgeons. Best to talk through the advantages of each with your surgeon.
@@SMHCS I have he suggested the anterior and that pleases me. I would think its harder for the surgeons and physically I asked if he was comfortable to do this he advises he is. Im happy it makes sense that moving the muscle rather than cutting it the recovery should be quicker and nicer. I have torn my hamstrings and groin the bruising and pain is nasty. thanks for this
Thankyou for this. However my surgeon says I have to be very slim for the anterior approach ...for him to perform on me..is this the case?
Not everyone is a candidate for the anterior approach. Best to consult an orthopedic surgeon who does a high volume of hip replacements.
I had the Anterior surgery at 274 lbs with no problems my personal opinion find a different Dr.
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Emcee should address the doctor as "Doctor" not the familiar and thus rude "Doc."
He is so refreshingly friendly, he welcomes the familiarity :)
This guy's "HARD SELL" of the Anterior method has me DEEPLY SUSPICIOUS and MISTRUSTFUL. This mistrust overrides the content of his communication. That is, he may be correct and justifiably enthusiastic, but his snarky used-car-salesman style renders his message of little or no value.
Dr. Stolarski is among the highest volume, most experienced orthopedic surgeons in the nation, with excellent patient outcomes on this and posterior approach. He has an engaging personality that inspires his patients with warmth and humor.
The man knows his stuff his conference is great let's get done today doc.I'm in do not doubt anterior hip surgery I'm serious it's the best way to go 👍👏👏👏👏🙏😀😎
He was stating the experience he has had with doing the surgery, and patient results.
As a nurse, I can tell you that with the anterior approach because they don’t need to cut muscles, there is much less pain. The body doesn’t need to repair muscle tissue that has been cut either. You also don’t have as many restrictions in the types of movement you can make.