Anyone ride after having a Hip replacement
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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
In short bad hip over many years has damaged my cartridge and meaning it will need to be done
f
ked off and worried yes I am
So does anyone here ride after having a hip replacement? The 2 things I enjoy doing is riding and driving, and don't want to be unable to do this b the time i'm 40-45
On a lighter note, it could be worse and others (thinking BN) have to put up with a lot more st then I have
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
In short bad hip over many years has damaged my cartridge and meaning it will need to be done
f
ked off and worried yes I amSo does anyone here ride after having a hip replacement? The 2 things I enjoy doing is riding and driving, and don't want to be unable to do this b the time i'm 40-45
On a lighter note, it could be worse and others (thinking BN) have to put up with a lot more s
t then I have thanks for all the info and feedback, greatly accepted.
First off, it was not due to a biking accident. I have had a few ops on both my hips but the one I had 8 weeks ago was due to a bone growth that was damaging the cartilage on my left hip. had the op to remove the lump/growth but was told today that the cartilage has delaminated due to this growth or lump that I could have had since I was younger. Nothing I could do about it then.
As a result, I am swimming more, enjoy it and for health reasons. I was told no impact sports (running etc..) as this will make the hip worse. The cycle is coming out of the shed this week and going to be used on the weekend and for work. And before you say it I do take notice of the road and red lights. I do hate cyclists that don't
In the end it's down to keeping at it for as long as I can, try to see how long I can go with the pain. It's not that bad now But not nice knowing it will get worse over the next 5-10 years. So I'm going to make the most of track days and touring while I can ride my blade as comfy as I can be. if it mean's a Busa when I need more comfort then sod it. that will have to do
First off, it was not due to a biking accident. I have had a few ops on both my hips but the one I had 8 weeks ago was due to a bone growth that was damaging the cartilage on my left hip. had the op to remove the lump/growth but was told today that the cartilage has delaminated due to this growth or lump that I could have had since I was younger. Nothing I could do about it then.
As a result, I am swimming more, enjoy it and for health reasons. I was told no impact sports (running etc..) as this will make the hip worse. The cycle is coming out of the shed this week and going to be used on the weekend and for work. And before you say it I do take notice of the road and red lights. I do hate cyclists that don't
In the end it's down to keeping at it for as long as I can, try to see how long I can go with the pain. It's not that bad now But not nice knowing it will get worse over the next 5-10 years. So I'm going to make the most of track days and touring while I can ride my blade as comfy as I can be. if it mean's a Busa when I need more comfort then sod it. that will have to do
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 
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
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.
cheers again for the info guys. Seem's i'm not alone or that young after reading the comment. Still a bh to have this news. going out to get hammered tonight. feel I could do with it
Seem's my new years resolution this year is to cut down on beer and cigarette's, both I am doing well with already. Loose a bit of weight. Swimming that I do a lot of is good and taking back up cycling after many years off.
Fingers crossed I will not have to worry to much for a few years,
h to have this news. going out to get hammered tonight. feel I could do with itSeem's my new years resolution this year is to cut down on beer and cigarette's, both I am doing well with already. Loose a bit of weight. Swimming that I do a lot of is good and taking back up cycling after many years off.
Fingers crossed I will not have to worry to much for a few years,
Rew said:
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
In short bad hip over many years has damaged my cartridge and meaning it will need to be done
fked off and worried yes I am
So does anyone here ride after having a hip replacement? The 2 things I enjoy doing is riding and driving, and don't want to be unable to do this b the time i'm 40-45
On a lighter note, it could be worse and others (thinking BN) have to put up with a lot more st then I have
I guess you will be OK if you have good physio post operation. Its the second one that you will have the problems with as you tend to have reduced mobility when you have the second replacement. You have two options at present, enjoy the rest of your 30's and do what you can, when you can on the basis that as you reach reitrment age, you may have used up all your options and most likely be f$&%%d. Or take things steady and preserve what you can to give you better qaulity of later life. Remember, when they talk about the life span of artificial hips, this is based on the average patient. Hip replacements are more commonly associated with little old ladies so a younger bloke will most likely be more active and wear them out quicker.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
In short bad hip over many years has damaged my cartridge and meaning it will need to be done
f
ked off and worried yes I amSo does anyone here ride after having a hip replacement? The 2 things I enjoy doing is riding and driving, and don't want to be unable to do this b the time i'm 40-45
On a lighter note, it could be worse and others (thinking BN) have to put up with a lot more s
t then I have I can fully relate to this. After years of pain and problems, I was diagnosed with Osteo Arthritis in both my hips at the age of 29 as a direct result of perthes disease that was missed on diagnosis ( aparently, I was attention seeking with the limp ). I am currently 36 and they have advised me to avoid the replacement due to my age and try and preserve what I have though if I was older, they would operate now. Tramadol, Codeine Phosphate and Naproxen are the order of the day for me. Also, the end of my leg which enters the socket is egg shaped so will need these reshaped or cut off to have artificial ones added.
Sportbikes caused me too much pain so sold my R6 and the Thruxton with higher bars is looking like it may have to go at some point. Wish I had kept hold of my Harley now as the forward controls and low seating was much easier to get on.
Just found out the other week that I am alse getting wear and tear in the lower spine so I guess at some point, I will have to hang up my leathers.
I talked to the surgeon (very highly regarded here from what I understand) and he said 20+ years with a hip replacement. as I said not looking at the moment and the longer I can hold out the better I hope. And fingers crossed they will come out with new and better things for hip replacements in the future
tori said:
Utterly what Bogie said, the hip op you'll receive will be pretty damn good due to your age and quality of life expectancy. And when you loose weight and quit the fags, your rehab will mainly consist of the physio letting you bend her over her physio ball and checking out her core stability....
my physio is called Dave !
Globs said:
Sorry to hear that RemaL 
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I'd have a look at hip resurfacing or veneering: http://www.surgeryplanet.com/orthopaedics/birmingh...
It's better IMO.
I don't think you'll have a problem riding, and if you cannot straddle a saddle there are many fantastic scooters out there which contrary to what people seem to think, are awesome fun!
I talked about that as a option but was told a fully hip replacement would be needed .I'd have a look at hip resurfacing or veneering: http://www.surgeryplanet.com/orthopaedics/birmingh...
It's better IMO.
I don't think you'll have a problem riding, and if you cannot straddle a saddle there are many fantastic scooters out there which contrary to what people seem to think, are awesome fun!
holy thread resurrection
I well just over 2 years later from the original post ad my hip is holding up well.the NHS don't want to do anything other than tell us when your in pain. Oh cheers then. as the wait was back in 2012 around 6-8 weeks to see my consultant it's now up to about 3 + months as the NHS is going down the stter around our way.
Managed to kick the tablets due to pain and seems i'm keeping up with the pain better.
Going to get a cycle machine as I seen a private physic and I have poor strength in my thigh muscles after all my ops and this should help. I tried cycling on my bike but the result was not good.
I have spoke to many other people who have had hip op's since and seems most enjoying riding just as much as they did before they had the op
I well just over 2 years later from the original post ad my hip is holding up well.the NHS don't want to do anything other than tell us when your in pain. Oh cheers then. as the wait was back in 2012 around 6-8 weeks to see my consultant it's now up to about 3 + months as the NHS is going down the s
tter around our way.Managed to kick the tablets due to pain and seems i'm keeping up with the pain better.
Going to get a cycle machine as I seen a private physic and I have poor strength in my thigh muscles after all my ops and this should help. I tried cycling on my bike but the result was not good.
I have spoke to many other people who have had hip op's since and seems most enjoying riding just as much as they did before they had the op
scotZed said:
@ Remal,
I bought a static bike after my op, was an electromagnetic controlled resistance, programmable settings and have to say I spent hours on that machine, cost me over £200 but I reckon I owe the strength in my operated side to it, at first the hip would give a worrying clunk as it tried to dislocate but as the weeks went on, and the surgeon agreed, it really done wonders. (High aerobic, low impact exercise, swimming too)........ Am now almost three years post op and I have virtually no probs, occasional sciatic twinge, but yeah go for it. It can get addictive, just one more mile!!!!!!!
good to hear the cycle machine should works and the other thing I love is swimming so thats alway son the ball I bought a static bike after my op, was an electromagnetic controlled resistance, programmable settings and have to say I spent hours on that machine, cost me over £200 but I reckon I owe the strength in my operated side to it, at first the hip would give a worrying clunk as it tried to dislocate but as the weeks went on, and the surgeon agreed, it really done wonders. (High aerobic, low impact exercise, swimming too)........ Am now almost three years post op and I have virtually no probs, occasional sciatic twinge, but yeah go for it. It can get addictive, just one more mile!!!!!!!
moanthebairns said:
RemaL said:
moanthebairns said:
Who’s the coolest guy in the hospital? The ultrasound guy.
Who’s the coolest guy in the hospital when he’s on holiday? The hip replacement guy.
sorry nothing to add but I love they jokes.
keep em coming made me smile Who’s the coolest guy in the hospital when he’s on holiday? The hip replacement guy.
sorry nothing to add but I love they jokes.Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff