Posterior versus lateral and anterior approaches

[Dare]

My surgeon is doing my resurfacing using the anterior approach.  Was this used on any of you?  I understand there are not so many muscles cut using this technique.

Dare

[karenj_m]

Hi Dare:
I believe Dr. Mont in Baltimore uses this approach successfully (someone please correct me if I am mistaken).

My understanding is that less soft tissue is cut/manueved and with that, the belief is, it may be better for faster healing.

I had the regular approach...but new techniques are a great thing...as long as your surgeon is a very experienced resurfacing surgeon.

That is more important than anything else.

Best of luck and fast healing on your upcoming surgery.

[Dare]

Hi karen,

Thanks for your input.  I am just so glad to get this taken care of but I do have to admit the less they cut and maneuver the better I will like it.  But at this point, ANY THING is better than where I have been!  LOL

Dare

[JohnnyD]

dr su goes in posteriorly, learned from dr de smet...he doesn't cut any muscles at all.  he does cut two ligaments or tendons (i am pretty sure it's ligaments).
i guess that sounds pretty good to me!

[Dare]

I met with my surgeon yesterday.  He does replacement anteriorly but resurfacing laterally.  I don't care as long as it works!  He could go in past my tonsils (IF I still had them) for all I care.  I am just wanting some relief!!!  LOL

Dare