Anyone ride after having a Hip replacement
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My best mates old man has had both hips replaced. He finds things much easier now. Long journeys he would have trouble walking afterwards and even dropped his bike once where he couldn't move. He has no problems at all now and that includes two or three europen trips a year. Don't no the riding position of the bike and how comfortable it is for long journeys but if its of help, he rides a hayabusa.
julian64 said:
I know plenty who are riding bikes after hip operations. In fact its rare to see anyone of your age requiring a hip operation that didn't get there by riding a motorcycle in the first place.
The very very important part about hip operations is the speed with which you mobilise in the very very immediate post operative period.
So if you remember nothing else remember this. If you can't move your hip after the operations its because you aren't taking enough pain killers.
Do not make the mistake of going easy on the pain killers and reducing the movement.
As a rule of thumb the amount of movement you have on the second day is about a third of the total movement you will ever get. Day ten about two thirds. Day twenty to about three months will only be a small percentage improvement, and after three months you have pretty much seen all the improvement you are going to get.
MAKE THE FIRST FEW DAYS COUNT BECAUSE TRYING TO GET IMPROVEMENT AFTER THE FIRST THREE MONTHS WILL NOT HAPPEN WITHOUT A FURTHER OPERATION.
I had 2 op's over the past 4 years for osteochondroma ( in short to large bone growths on my right hip) and told the surgeon I want to be up on my feet doing a much as I can ASAP. Wrong this to say I later found out. The very very important part about hip operations is the speed with which you mobilise in the very very immediate post operative period.
So if you remember nothing else remember this. If you can't move your hip after the operations its because you aren't taking enough pain killers.
Do not make the mistake of going easy on the pain killers and reducing the movement.
As a rule of thumb the amount of movement you have on the second day is about a third of the total movement you will ever get. Day ten about two thirds. Day twenty to about three months will only be a small percentage improvement, and after three months you have pretty much seen all the improvement you are going to get.
MAKE THE FIRST FEW DAYS COUNT BECAUSE TRYING TO GET IMPROVEMENT AFTER THE FIRST THREE MONTHS WILL NOT HAPPEN WITHOUT A FURTHER OPERATION.
I has a spinal block as they thought I was very eager to get up ASAP ( I did say this)
As a result and the spinal block I could not feel my left leg for 24 hours. my right leg for 3 days and could not feel my cock for 12 hours. Scary as f
k I understand what you said and will be aiming to try and work to make pain not as frequent and hoping the future op a bit further than I hope
Main thing is from the sounds of it biking and driving are not going to have to be stopped
Apriliaer said:
Not a good link to go on, I know Tony AKA Rotax good guy but Unome not a fan of and know the guy personally so not going to pop onto that forum. Long history 
RemaL said:
Seen the Surgeon this AM.
not good news, at the rip age of 35 I will be looking at a hip replacement in the next 5 yrars. Longer if I can put up with the pain
Sounds like my ex-missus who had her first hip replacement at age 37.not good news, at the rip age of 35 I will be looking at a hip replacement in the next 5 yrars. Longer if I can put up with the pain
Although, not a rider, she was an experienced and good pillion, and had no big issues riding pillion after the op.
She was able to do up to 2 hours on the back of my Ducati Monster before needing a 20 min stop to stretch her legs and take a break.
She was able to do longer on the back of the Harley though.
With the improvement in the replacement technology from when she had hers done, I don't see why you won't be able to ride again.... probably within 6 months of the op...??
She was riding pillion within that time frame.
Yep, nothing to worry about. I had a bad one and smashed my pelvis into 4 pieces about 5 years ago now at the age of 38. All the cartiledge was damaged, and my leg length incorrect. I was in pain and not walking easily, so I had the choice of use a stick or get the hip replaced.They Rebuilt the pelvis in 2 stages, 12 months apart, then a total hip replacement.
I can barely tell Ive had the hip/pelvis done ...shame about the feet n ankles, they still give me trouble, but I can still ride and drive no probs
I would say sportsbikes may take a while to get used to...you might have to start off with something more upright for a while
I can barely tell Ive had the hip/pelvis done ...shame about the feet n ankles, they still give me trouble, but I can still ride and drive no probs
I would say sportsbikes may take a while to get used to...you might have to start off with something more upright for a while
Should all be ok. I am having a new knee in mid Jan and then my ankle in Oct. I better be able to ride my MV or there will be a barney [lol]
I am expecting 10 degrees more movement with the knee and better weight displacement with the realignment on the tibia and ankle. so I should be able to walk without pain by 2014.
Just do what the physio says.
A
I am expecting 10 degrees more movement with the knee and better weight displacement with the realignment on the tibia and ankle. so I should be able to walk without pain by 2014.
Just do what the physio says.
A
vonuber said:
There's a guy on YouTube who rides with only one arm and leg. You'll be fine.
Been to track days with a guy with 1 arm. Nice chap, Seems the bed news is not the end of the world then. Even if it better after the op I'm going to try and hang on for as long as I can.
Again feel a bit better today about it
RemaL said:
Been to track days with a guy with 1 arm. Nice chap,
Seems the bed news is not the end of the world then. Even if it better after the op I'm going to try and hang on for as long as I can.
Again feel a bit better today about it
I know him - although I think there used to be a couple of them that rode together so may not be the same fella! He works in Bowers Motorcycles in Bury, and is indeed a nice chap Seems the bed news is not the end of the world then. Even if it better after the op I'm going to try and hang on for as long as I can.
Again feel a bit better today about it
A good friend of mine has serious nerve damage to his legs, which means 90% loss of sensation below the knee. He's got a blue badge and walks with sticks.
Lovely bloke, he rides a GSXR in the fast group on track-days equipped with a pneumatic shift operated by bar triggers, and a new Honda VFR road bike with the double clutch auto-shift.
It seems what you do on a bike is more limited by determination and bloody mindedness than physical limitations.
Mind you, I did spend 3 days in France spoon feeding him when he bust a collar bone doing a slow U turn, but no-one's perfect.
Hope it goes well for you.
SS7.
Lovely bloke, he rides a GSXR in the fast group on track-days equipped with a pneumatic shift operated by bar triggers, and a new Honda VFR road bike with the double clutch auto-shift.
It seems what you do on a bike is more limited by determination and bloody mindedness than physical limitations.
Mind you, I did spend 3 days in France spoon feeding him when he bust a collar bone doing a slow U turn, but no-one's perfect.
Hope it goes well for you.
SS7.
Edited by shoestring7 on Tuesday 4th December 10:34
Lots of options from the sounds of it
Like I already said lots of people much worse off than me. Just the thought of having to have something done is not nice to know, but then again does explain why I am not as able to walk about all day long Like I could only a few years ago.
Cheers for the comments all.
Like I already said lots of people much worse off than me. Just the thought of having to have something done is not nice to know, but then again does explain why I am not as able to walk about all day long Like I could only a few years ago.
Cheers for the comments all.
My opinion for what it's worth.
I believe you will be fine. I had a knee replacement last year and whilst the ops have different issues, I was back riding at the beginning of July after having the op mid April.
I obviously spent a lot of time having physio alongside people who had had hip replacements. The main thing they seemed to have to avoid was any lateral movement of their leg, ie, away from their body, as you would do getting on the bike. However this would really only be in the recovery stages I believe once you're through that you can do pretty much anything within reason.
I believe you will be fine. I had a knee replacement last year and whilst the ops have different issues, I was back riding at the beginning of July after having the op mid April.
I obviously spent a lot of time having physio alongside people who had had hip replacements. The main thing they seemed to have to avoid was any lateral movement of their leg, ie, away from their body, as you would do getting on the bike. However this would really only be in the recovery stages I believe once you're through that you can do pretty much anything within reason.
I'm 33 and have seriously buggered hip (Perthes) which has subsequently affected both knees and lower back. However, if you can put up with the pain, do. I need a new hip but the doctors have advised against it, I've seen lots of specialists and they have all told me to do what you have been told - lots of low impact exercise etc. It is a real pain (literally) and some days I can't walk, however keep exercising, get some anti inflammatory drugs (I take Naproxen) and put up with it as long as you can.
If you need any advice or anything drop me a line and I'll be more than happy to share what I know about the types of operation they do, recovery and expected life expectancy of the hip. When I was at uni I worked with a team developing replacement hip and knee joints (as I wanted to know what was involved) and it is pretty fascinating stuff.
If you need any advice or anything drop me a line and I'll be more than happy to share what I know about the types of operation they do, recovery and expected life expectancy of the hip. When I was at uni I worked with a team developing replacement hip and knee joints (as I wanted to know what was involved) and it is pretty fascinating stuff.
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