I have been offered an AMIS hip replacement and I am very keen on getting it as the recovery time is so much shorter than with the traditional method.Has anybody had experience of this and could tell me something about it?I have been told it is a better method fro someone like me who has osteoporosis of the hip...Thankyou in advance!
What does AMIS stand for ?
It's usually a Total Hip Replacement or a re-surfacing (Birmingham method), never heard of this one.
Hello Mark. If you go on to the NICE (national institute for health and care excellence) site you will find more information. Access to this type of treatment is limited in the UK and waiting times may be longer. I have had the traditional approach and at 4 weeks in so far so good, a few blimps along the way but think it is the same for any major surgery
I had heard of it and asked my surgeon about it. He said it was popular for awhile although he did not preform it. He said it often did not work well as access to the joint is restricted.
Not heard of amis before looks like the toolkit manufacturers are having a bit of a competition:D . I had "Superpath" mis - similar tissue sparing idea US private doctors actually lie on their websites saying amis is the only procedure where no muscle is cut- i had no muscles cut and my scar is on the side of my but!
and only 3.5 inches long note on US websites the names of the procedures are trademarked!:D
Isabelle and Jennifer
I had heard the same things. The access just did not allow for the best in placeing everything where it should be. Most surgeons in my USA area do not do it. My regular way was just fine!
Hi Jason,
I'm going to see someone I think you mentioned him to me, who does the minimally invasive hip replacement, are you happy with your procedure?
Veronica
Sorry Jason I mean superpath!
Veronica
Hi veronica,
The only problem i have had that i didnt expect is my knee hurting and being week, tho when i thought anout it i should have expected that to! The hip itself ceramic alround and now feels stronger and smoother than all my adult life! Seriously my hip i think was the cause of most of my back aches i had for all my life , im 6 weeks po now, back to work thrs after see consultant wed. Just in garden now moving a few tons of stones around no problem bending or twisting slight limp cause i dont fully trust my knee but getting better by the hour went gum hip class yesterday, hurt like hell but this morning once got moving was much stronger. I would think if i hadnt had my bad hip for years ( fai caused me limited range of movement and wore cartlidge awy) i think id be running round now sorry so long, in short - yes very happy. I think many advantages to the proccedure for the right patient.
Hi connie, most surgeons dont yet do "mis" procedures because exactly that your happy, surgeons happy... Why fix it if it aint broke there are some advantages to "mis" procs but learning new skills ang getting new equipment will take time to spread through proffession. Glad your doing well. Jay.
Thats gym hip class lol , is it mr Cronin you're going to see?
Thanks so much Jason for all the info, I am going to see Mr Cronin next month so I may write to you to ask more questions, how old are you Jason?
Veronica
No problem, post on forum or msg me here n i get alert, ooh never ask a lady his age:D im 46 _4 7 In july, tho i feel about 25 in my head lol.Micheal is great tho , easy going but sharp as a tack, handsom and younger than me.... i actually hate him...just kidding, thats good cause hopefuly he'll still be working if i need a revision in 20 or so years. He actually said, "...should last you 20 years or so then i'll put you a new one in , no problem.":D
Hi Jennifer,
I'm waiting for Amis hip replacement in North Wales (32 weeks so far)
but I understand surgeon on sick leave. Have read about Amis and all seems good for both patient and surgeon. Less time in hospital less time in recovery. Hip is replaced from the front so no cut into the muscles quicker return to function. Which hospital has offered this procedure?
Regards Paula
Hi jason,
I'm enroute for THR with Mr Cronin. Going for intraarticular injection this week . Op will probably,y be in around 4 months.
Where did u have your op done? How was your recovery?
any tips for questions I should ask him when I have a consultation with him this week?
am very nervous. Do you know anyone else who has had similar op with Superpath?
thanks v much,
LindseyLindsey
Hi Veronica,
did you go ahead with Mr cronin? If so how was your experience. I'm enroute to a THR with him. Am very nervous, and looking to find some positive feedback from others who have gone down same route with Sioeroath and Mr Cronin.
thanks, LindseyLindsey
Hello Jennifer,
I have osteoarthritis of the hip and 6 days ago I have a RTHR, I had the minimally invasive method, small scar 3-4 inches and no cutting through muscle. The replacement that was put in though wasn't minimal, it's quite big, Exeter trident ceramic on ceramic, and the titanium rod cemented into the femur.
They say the recovery is shorter but is is still major surgery, I think it's possible that both normal and minimally invasive have the same recovery time, but minimal maybe quicker in the beginning. Having friends that
Have had both, I would say that they both good and successful, I think the important thing is the implant itself. The one that I have just put in has been around for 40 odd years, and my sugeon says it should last for 33 years. I'm very happy with that!
I'm feeling good on day 6, but really taking it easy and accepting that I may have to take two steps forward and one step back.
Hope this information is useful.
Veronica
Hi Veronica.
where did you have your op done?
was it superpath with Michael Cronin?
thanks,
lindsey
No not Michael Cronin.
Spire Hosp southampton,
Veronica
Did you have the superpath approach?
how has your recovery been? Good I hope?
lindsey