More on hip replacements

Now that I've begun exploring the subject, there is also another variable in hip replacements that isn't discussed with most patients: area of incision. You can use the posterior approach, which is incision through the buttocks, or the anterior approach, which is a much smaller and less invasive incision in the front of the hip. It seems that the anterior approach is much less invasive and involves a shorter recovery time, but it does require a surgeon experienced with this type of procedure, since it is more technically demanding. Once again, if you are going down this road, please add this to the long list of variables to consider.

I noticed a page-long ad by Dr. Robert Klenck in the latest issue of the Los Angeles Jewish Journal promoting his expertise in the technique.

That being said, in regards to my previous post, the most prominent company that makes hip replacement products and promotes minimally invasive hip surgery is Zimmer, Inc. It is also under investigation for paying kickbacks to doctors that use its implants.

Is nothing sacred?