Minimally-Invasive Revolutionary Super PATH Hip Replacement Surgery Successfully For Early Mobilization Without Muscle Sacrifice In 95% Of Patients
Pune: The surgical technique for a Super PATH hip replacement is a promising advancement to traditional total hip replacement. This minimally-invasive innovative approach offers quicker recovery times, and preserves important muscles and soft tissues during the procedure, resulting in improved stability and function of the new hip joint. Due to the successful patient outcome, this technique is the go-to option for hip replacements yielding successful outcomes in early patient mobilization.
The prevalence of hip problems has been on the rise owing to sedentary lifestyles and an ageing population. Other factors such as obesity, lack of physical activity, and poor posture have contributed to the hip pain. Numerous individuals seek a second opinion when faced with the choice between anterior or posterior approaches for hip replacement surgery. Conditions such as avascular necrosis (AVN) and arthritis not only affect the bones but also impact the surrounding tissues and muscles. It is crucial to understand that it is the muscles, rather than the bones, that support hip movement. For activities like driving, biking, and exercising, a surgeon’s main focus should be on preserving soft tissues. As a result, there is a growing need for hip replacement surgeries to improve the quality of life and mobility for these individuals. Hip replacement surgery involves the consideration of soft tissues rather than bone tissues. The SUPERPATH technique offers a novel minimally invasive way for total hip replacement by avoiding sacrificing muscle tissue.
“A cutting-edge technique known as the Super PATH or supracapsular percutaneously assisted total hip replacement is an innovative modification of the lateral approach pioneered in India. This landmark technique, originally developed in the US and now gaining popularity in India, involves replacing the hip joint while the patient is positioned on their side during surgery. The success rate of this technique is high, with 95% of patients undergoing SuperPATH Hip Replacement Surgery experiencing early mobilization without sacrificing muscles. By utilizing a smaller incision that minimizes damage to surrounding tendons, muscles, and ligaments, precise femoral replacement of approximately 2 inches can be achieved using specialized instruments and robotics. Modern implant options such as ceramics, metal on metal, and metal on polyethylene can now be implanted percutaneously as part of this advanced procedure,” Said Dr Aashish Arbat, Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Jehangir, Manipal Hospital and Oyster & Pearl Hospitals (ONP Hospitals), Pune.
