Got a date for my Hip Replacement
Discussion
I had mine 2.5 years ago and have been really happy with it. Recovery was great and I was back skiing after six months.
Recently I've been having some problems, the cause of which were undiagnosed.
Long story short, I've been seeing a chiropractor who practices a form of micromanipulation and the results are amazing.
So when all has healed and settled in I would consider a visit or two to get your pelvis and lower back looked at as I wish that I had done, rather than wait for the problems to arise.
Recently I've been having some problems, the cause of which were undiagnosed.
Long story short, I've been seeing a chiropractor who practices a form of micromanipulation and the results are amazing.
So when all has healed and settled in I would consider a visit or two to get your pelvis and lower back looked at as I wish that I had done, rather than wait for the problems to arise.
Digging this up, I went in 14 march, so I am back home now 1 week post op.
make no mistake, it's far from comfortable, but it's manageable. I'm using a lot of OTC pain relief but that's it. 2 Panadol, 2 codeine, 2 ibuprofen 4 times daily.
Mobility is good and I can walk well with crutches, and shuffle about without them.
The pain is from the cut, not the hip itself which is rock solid. It's decreasing daily which is good. Staples out next week and then physio begins the week after, although I am doing exercises now to curb stiffness.
One tip.
They give you things like raised loo seat and grabbers etc to help you.
Get yourself some form of support to get in the shower and on and off the loo. I used some glass suction handles from screwfix and they are a big help.
Also, get in shape beforehand as a bit of upper body strength and some strength in the legs is very helpful post op.
Will update again as I progress.
make no mistake, it's far from comfortable, but it's manageable. I'm using a lot of OTC pain relief but that's it. 2 Panadol, 2 codeine, 2 ibuprofen 4 times daily.
Mobility is good and I can walk well with crutches, and shuffle about without them.
The pain is from the cut, not the hip itself which is rock solid. It's decreasing daily which is good. Staples out next week and then physio begins the week after, although I am doing exercises now to curb stiffness.
One tip.
They give you things like raised loo seat and grabbers etc to help you.
Get yourself some form of support to get in the shower and on and off the loo. I used some glass suction handles from screwfix and they are a big help.
Also, get in shape beforehand as a bit of upper body strength and some strength in the legs is very helpful post op.
Will update again as I progress.
Wow just caught up with this thread.
A hip replacement without stitches or staples !
My wife has had three in the last 5 yrs, allergic reaction to the titanium in the first one, and rotation in the second (plastic) one.
3rd time lucky, although her hip looks like a zip - 42 staples (I think) ......look away now if you have a nervous disposition or are squeamish...
A hip replacement without stitches or staples !
My wife has had three in the last 5 yrs, allergic reaction to the titanium in the first one, and rotation in the second (plastic) one.
3rd time lucky, although her hip looks like a zip - 42 staples (I think) ......look away now if you have a nervous disposition or are squeamish...
Coneyhurst Blue said:
Wow just caught up with this thread.
A hip replacement without stitches or staples !
My wife has had three in the last 5 yrs, allergic reaction to the titanium in the first one, and rotation in the second (plastic) one.
3rd time lucky, although her hip looks like a zip - 42 staples (I think) ......look away now if you have a nervous disposition or are squeamish...
Brings back memories.......my OH is a nurse and didn't she just love pulling out the staples and seeing me for the wimp I really am A hip replacement without stitches or staples !
My wife has had three in the last 5 yrs, allergic reaction to the titanium in the first one, and rotation in the second (plastic) one.
3rd time lucky, although her hip looks like a zip - 42 staples (I think) ......look away now if you have a nervous disposition or are squeamish...
Well, it is 2 weeks and 3 days since surgery.
I've had no pain whatsoever in the joint itself. All the pain / discomfort is in the surrounding muscles but is becoming manageable. Night time remains the worst part when the pain killers wear off and there are no distractions, however its manageable.
Mobility wise, I am now completely comfrtable walking around without any aids / crutches / support and without pain.
My left leg has atrophied noticeably, but that's to be expected and will come back with physio and gym work.
I remain very wary about flexation around the joint but each day is a marked improvement.
Physio begins tomorrow and hopefully soon after I will be able to get onto an exercise bike as I desperately want to use the leg muscles as they feel tight, sore and in need of use.
Scar is healing very well also.
Overall, it has been a very good procedure.
I've had no pain whatsoever in the joint itself. All the pain / discomfort is in the surrounding muscles but is becoming manageable. Night time remains the worst part when the pain killers wear off and there are no distractions, however its manageable.
Mobility wise, I am now completely comfrtable walking around without any aids / crutches / support and without pain.
My left leg has atrophied noticeably, but that's to be expected and will come back with physio and gym work.
I remain very wary about flexation around the joint but each day is a marked improvement.
Physio begins tomorrow and hopefully soon after I will be able to get onto an exercise bike as I desperately want to use the leg muscles as they feel tight, sore and in need of use.
Scar is healing very well also.
Overall, it has been a very good procedure.
duncancallum said:
Well I'm back on the bike and am up to 10 miles off road with out pain.
My lower back is still Achey but all in all I'm like brand new
Duncan, please keep updated. I still have hip/thigh pain which appears to be due to a shortened/tight hip extensot or iliosoac tendon.My lower back is still Achey but all in all I'm like brand new
I'm having chiro to keep my spine in alignment and deep tissue massage to sort the lower back muscles and soft tissue in my hip/thigh/groin.
I'd be interested to see if you have similar problems or if you escape it.
I'm not moaning! Been skiing twice this season, can do over an hour on any CV machine (other than treadmill as I've been warned off running - until next years London Marathon maybe!) and I ony really get a bit of disomfort whilst exercising and a slight difficulty turnong left when skiing.
Glad to hear that you are up and out again - and like me advocating the operation!
I am getting a fair amount of discomfort in my left hip flexor, which is annoying. Also still very tight and a bit sore around the wound site and hip in general. Sitting upright at the computer is definitely not ideal. The lounge chair downstairs has some extra foam addd which makes it OK, but even then staying in one position for any length of time isn't great. I guess it just takes time.
Had my second physio session last week and the exercises, whilst easy on the right side, are difficult on the operated side to say the least.
Had my second physio session last week and the exercises, whilst easy on the right side, are difficult on the operated side to say the least.
Cactussed said:
I am getting a fair amount of discomfort in my left hip flexor, which is annoying. Also still very tight and a bit sore around the wound site and hip in general. Sitting upright at the computer is definitely not ideal. The lounge chair downstairs has some extra foam addd which makes it OK, but even then staying in one position for any length of time isn't great. I guess it just takes time.
Had my second physio session last week and the exercises, whilst easy on the right side, are difficult on the operated side to say the least.
Looks like it is a common thing then. I did get sent a link which indicated that it might be due to the tendons being impinged by the implant, but my chiro and massage man think it is just shortening of the muscles and tendons - due to the leg being shorter whilst the hip was wearing and then being lengthened by the surgery.Had my second physio session last week and the exercises, whilst easy on the right side, are difficult on the operated side to say the least.
I definitely feel there is an improvement since the chiro and massage but it is by no means fixed yet. Good luck with the recovery Duncan and Cactussed. And definitely seek supplementary help if needed, when the site has healed well enough.
Well, 8 weeks on post surgery, walking just fine with no stick or crutches. Mobility and flexibility almost back to normal levels.
Starting the gym today (just bike and bodyweight stuff on the legs) but have to say its been life changing. Already fallen over in the garden and the leg was fine.
I suspect I have been very lucky in terms of recovery progression due to a good surgeon and being relatively young (40) so that has helped enormously.
Will update again in a while.
Starting the gym today (just bike and bodyweight stuff on the legs) but have to say its been life changing. Already fallen over in the garden and the leg was fine.
I suspect I have been very lucky in terms of recovery progression due to a good surgeon and being relatively young (40) so that has helped enormously.
Will update again in a while.
Cactussed said:
Well, 8 weeks on post surgery, walking just fine with no stick or crutches. Mobility and flexibility almost back to normal levels.
Starting the gym today (just bike and bodyweight stuff on the legs) but have to say its been life changing. Already fallen over in the garden and the leg was fine.
I suspect I have been very lucky in terms of recovery progression due to a good surgeon and being relatively young (40) so that has helped enormously.
Will update again in a while.
Excellent! I think general health, fitness and attitude impact recovery to a huge extent. Starting the gym today (just bike and bodyweight stuff on the legs) but have to say its been life changing. Already fallen over in the garden and the leg was fine.
I suspect I have been very lucky in terms of recovery progression due to a good surgeon and being relatively young (40) so that has helped enormously.
Will update again in a while.
duncancallum said:
As I've recently relogged in after years
Update its fantastic. Still mountain biking. Been the Alps a few times and torridon.
Raced strathpuffer as well.
I'm still plagued with an occasional bad back and pins and needles. But over all I'm well happy. Have to see how long it lasts.
Very very very broad data shows that hip replacements have about a 7% chance of needing redoing after they have been in for 15 years.Update its fantastic. Still mountain biking. Been the Alps a few times and torridon.
Raced strathpuffer as well.
I'm still plagued with an occasional bad back and pins and needles. But over all I'm well happy. Have to see how long it lasts.
https://reports.njrcentre.org.uk/Portals/0/PDFdown...
A 248 page report on it from the UK Joint Registry, My figure is plucked from an overview of page 53
It's complex but very encouraging
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