Male, age 54, ex-runner - Had total hip replacement on December 6, 2011. Minimally invasive anterior. Walking with walker by December 8, 2011, crutches by December 11, 2011 and cane by December 15, 2011. I expect I will resume normal activities (no running) without cane within 5-10 days. Unbelievable. Have to be dedicated to pre and post op physical therapy but this is the future. Great surgeon!