Matta - Anterior Approach

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Dr. Matta does hip replacement with an anterior approach on a special table in which one's feet are put into "moon boots" and one is suspended over the operating table -- this enables great precision as well as the ability to take constant radiograph/x-rays.The incision is not particularly small -- nor was the length of the incision something I was worried about -- small incision or large incision -- most of the critical stuff is below the surface.ANterior approach IS all that it is cracked up to be in terms of recovery -- Since no muscles are cut, one has almost no restrictions after surgery since there is almost no risk of dislocation.My PT personnel who were more familiar with the standard approaches couldn't believe the difference in terms of my ability to move more quickly than the other clients.This is well worth checking out -- I had mine done with an OS who operates at Cedars in LA since he was in my network and Dr. Matta wasn't.Begin forwarded message:From: Coffey <wcoffey81@...>Date: February 18, 2008 10:22:50 AM PSTJoint Replacement Subject: RE: Digest Number 3103Reply-Joint Replacement We have discussed this method here but it’s been a while. Several message board members have found out that their Dr.s didn’t like the limited vision and/or room to work. I think getting to the cup area would be quite the challenge. For someone with health bones and no special problems, like dysplasia, this method would be a great solution. Coming from a mechanical background I want the surgeon to have all of the room he/she needs and I want them see everything. It’s not like they go in and start cutting stuff just because they can. They only cut what is absolutely needed to get the job done. The size of the scar is WAY down on my list of things to worry about. They have been into my hip twice and he used the same incision site both times so I have overlapping 18 inch scars plus one a little over 18 inches long on my calf from the bone harvest