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Higher postoperative dislocation rates have been reported with the mini-posterior approach. However, the incidence of dislocation has been dramatically diminished by improved technology and improved surgical techniques. I have recently performed over 1,000 consecutive primary total hip replacements using the posterior approach. No patient has experienced a dislocation.

In the hands of an experienced surgeon, both the anterior and the mini-posterior approaches can produce excellent results, and the recovery time is the same for both approaches.

Excellent long-term results and minimizing risk of injury or complication in the short term or long term. Though it is important to discuss new procedures and technology with your surgeon, in the end, you need trust that the surgeon you have chosen will choose what is best for you.

Loosening:One of the final disadvantages of knee replacement surgery is loosening of the implant. Some implants last longer than others, but all of them eventually wear out and loosen. This is a common problem experienced by younger patients because they live longer and usually stress the implanted joint more. The surgery to repair the implant is more complicated and will further decrease the lifespan of the implant.

Blood Clots:One of the most serious disadvantages of knee replacement surgery is the risk of blood clots. Blood clots are the most common complication of this type of surgery. The clots can form in the veins in your leg and pelvis after surgery. If they remain there it is usually not much of a problem, but it is possible for them to travel through the heart and to the lungs. This leads to a condition known as pulmonary embolism, which is potentially fatal.

Stiffness:Stiffness is another one of the disadvantages of knee replacement surgery. After surgery, your body naturally produces a scar. When they contract, the tissues around the knee join with begin to tighten up. This will make it extremely difficult for you to do stuff that requires you to bend your knee like sitting down and using stairs. It the stiffness continues for prolonged periods of time, your doctor may have to place you under anesthesia again to break up the scar tissue.

Infection:One of the biggest disadvantages of knee replacement surgery is the chance of infection. These infections can happen a few weeks after the surgery or even a few years later. Infections are serious complications that may require the implants to be removed followed by weeks of antibiotic treatment. Patients who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or infection anywhere in the body have an increased risk of infection following surgery.