The goal of any hip replacement is the best long term result combined with the fastest recovery to normal. The SuperPATH technique is arguably the…
The goal of any hip replacement is the best long term result combined with the fastest recovery to normal. The SuperPATH technique is arguably the least invasive hip replacement technique. Less tissue damage during surgery allows for a much faster recovery and no restrictions after surgery. It allows for all of the benefits of a minimally invasive surgery without some of the downsides of other techniques. Some minimally invasive hip techniques have actually shown MORE muscle damage than the standard approach. By working inside of the bone without cutting any tendons, this damage is truly kept to a minimum. An x-ray taken during the procedure confirms that the implants have been inserted correctly. Poorly aligned implants have been the downfall of some other minimally invasive techniques. For surgeons performing the technique, there are no restrictions on which patients can have it. No special table or devices are needed. The procedure is safe and reproducible. Also, for the rare times that there may be difficulties in surgery, it can be converted to the standard procedure in 2 minutes with ease. As for the long term results, we do not have 10-20 year data on the SuperPATH technique because it hasn’t been around that long. But we do know that by subscribing to well established critical principles in regard to the longevity of hip replacements while at the same time offering the patient the fastest recovery available, we can make their hip replacement experience one of highest quality and value.
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