I had at total hip replacement when i was 31, because a car hit me while i was cycling ( hit and run accident ) . I am fine whit my new hip , but unfortunately i have also arthritis ( Enteropathic Spondylitis/ Crohn disease ) , but now is going fine with Adalimumab.
Hi myself I had a hip replacement on my left leg hip a month after the operation everything seemed wonderful until about two months afterwards my right hip started before me and hard to walk is that a real result of having a hip replacement
I had a hip replacement 9 days ago. The second day I was up and walking. There is a little pain in the muscle, but nothing special. For those of you who are waiting for surgery, let me tell you that everything will be fine. I am 34 years old and was a soldier for 11 years. I wish you all the best and don't be afraid because the pain you had will go away. That will be a relief. :)
11 years you were suffering by avn? What job did you do in this period to earn your bread and utter? Or how did you passed all this years? Can you please explain
Thank you for your comment. I will be having the surgery in two weeks. I have total confidence in my surgeon but I am still nervous about the recovery and what it will be like 2-5 years from now. Thank you for the encouragement.
Thank you for sharing. I had a reconstruction in 2004 and was told I would eventually need a replacement. I have lived with pain on and off since 2004, sometimes I go weeks with out pain and then sometimes it’s so bad. Recently in the last 2 weeks it’s been consistent. I am ready to be pain free, I am so done with the pain but have been really nervous about it. So reading about others success makes me a little more at ease. I am 45 so am hoping I don’t have any issues.
Turned 29 yesterday. Almost exactly 1 year ago I had both hips replaced due to avn. I was on prednisone and 325 pounds when I found out i needed surgery 2 years ago. I've lost 80 pounds and plan to keep losing it. I had anterior on both and got dual mobility implants. I want to tell you guys that are looking up these videos before your surgery or after your diagnosis to not be scared. Find a surgeon you love and trust and ask every single question that pops into your head. You're gonna get back to where you want to be or better! Don't let it break you!
30 here, I have AVN on the right leg. I am afraid of the surgery because of the lifetime of the materials. They suggest 10 to 15 years before revision.
@@PacLevkov yea the surgery can be scary and the longevity of the materials is something that's always in the back of my mind too. But if you're too far gone the alternative is a lifetime of pain. I let my avn get to the point where I couldn't stand up anymore and I lost a lot of leg muscle because of it. There's people that can last a long time and live with minimal impact. My guess is that if you're here youve already been told youll need a replacement. I can say after both of them being done I would 100% do it again and recommend it to anyone in pain. Do as much research as you can. Talk to multiple doctors. Find what works best for you. Look up dual mobility. Ask me any questions bud best of luck!
@@kilp3140 Yes, i dont have pain much. I can do most of my sport activities without problem. I hope i will cure avn with self healinig. Will see what will happen in the next few years.
I'm 30 had the right one done a year ago took two years till the bone was literally chipping away lol.not my fault I couldnt walk that whole time fuck illinois and medicaid. But it's cool afterwards. Takes a minute to get use to especially how active use to be. But any younger person who reads this just know. If u can do it right away u might as well or else ull be like me who had to wait two years, put on about 70 lbs and recovery is that much more difficult. I'm getting a shoulder next it looks like be strong keep ur head up and always keep the pimp hand strong
55 years old male. Struggled with osteoarthritis for 3 years before making the final decision. Just completed my right side replacement a week ago, and Yours is BY FAR the single best collection of information available for those of us who are now pushing through to the other side of replacement. I have been sharing with others who are going down this same path.
I had my right hip replaced in 2013 at Cedar Sainai Hospital in CA and it was the best decision for me. I went from constant pain to completely pain free. The pain maintenance after the surgery was awesome. I play basketball full and half court 3 times a week indoors. My golf game and driving range of 300 yards hit balls has not decreased. I ride bikes without any issues. I have not had any complications ever. In fact it's my left hip that is my weak point now and I won't hesitate to replace it when necessary. I have had MRI scans of the hip and there are no signs of wear to the device. I hope this helps anyone that is in fear of the surgery.
Almost 8 weeks post anterior THR.. I can do almost everything I could do before the surgery. Been stable from day 1. Didn't take any paid medicine, except for Tylenol during the first two weeks. There was some pain and discomfort, but it gets better every week. Still being somewhat careful, but surgeon says no restrictions. Doesn't feel much different than my natural hip, except for the still healing part. And no arthritis pain.
I’m 18 and getting a hip replacement soon. It’s nice to hear the perspective of someone who also got one early in life. I’m relieved to hear that my options won’t be to limited in terms of activity! Thanks for the video :)
These comments are making me want to cry. I thought I was all alone. Everyone around me tells me my hip issues are insane and I’m too young to have them. I hope you guys are doing well I’d love to chat if possible 🤍
@@becho23b80 which hip replacement implants used to your surgery and after surgery you do jogging, running , yoga and sitting on the floor with cross legged please reply me
Had my right hip replacement 4 days ago. I'm 67 yrs old and had degeneration due to myeloma and a cyst. My surgeon is an orthopedic cancer specialist. I think the name of the game to full recovery is strong hip muscles, safe movement, weight loss and great diet.
3 months ago I had a double hip replacement. My recovery has been stellar. The main reason for that is finding the right professionals (surgeons, hospital, physiotherapists) and doing the work that was requested, before, during (my hospital stay) and after. As a result I have recovered 90% of my movement taking prehab and rehab really serious. Every time that I was down before the operation I reminded myself that it was temporary, when I am frustrated nowadays I remember that the pain is gone. Do your homework and you will be fine😉
I am a 72 year old fairly healthy person and this year my hips have been really hurting me and I think I need a double hip replacement . My doctor says I need it after he viewed my mri. The second opinions I have been getting say it looks like it’s still doable and not to get surgery but to just go to therapy. Have been going for 5 weeks - but it seems my hips start to hurt still a lot! I am so afraid that I may subject myself to surgery only to find out later that my hips still hurt! 😢 I also experience sciatica pain down my left leg - would that go away too after surgery? I think I will go for the surgery after Christmas cause the pain in my hips really keep me from enjoying my life lately . At first I was thinking of doing both at the same time but my friends who have had one hip done have talked me out of it - saying recovery would be very difficult , as you would need to rely on your other leg after surgery.
I’m 36 and spent the last year in PT and excising regularly.. yesterday I finally seen a specialist and found out I need a full hip replacement. My jaw dropped when I seen the x rays as my right labrum is non existent.. Not gonna lie I’m pretty scared but this video makes me feel A LOT better. Thank you 🙏🏾
I am 70 and had a posterior hip replacement over two years ago. I’m still building strength in that leg and trying to master stairs without a cane. I really appreciate all your tips and convo. You gave valuable information. Thank you.
@carolschedler3832 Are you serious 2 years and still trying to master stairs I'm 77 I had one hip replaced 8/5/23 and the second hip replaced 30/4/24 both were Posterior inside to 3 months after the second procedure I can walk up stairs without using a handrail 3 weeks ago I was on top of our roof cleaning with a pressure cleaner. Every person is different and recovery time is different.
@@robertbutler8004 Exactly (every recovery is different). Happy for you. I shared because some of us just take longer. I am super productive and we moved this year - by the time our property had final grade - it was end of June. I still got my veggie garden in and we harvested several zucchini's this week. a record for me at 41 days from seed to harvest and lots of other crops in the ground. I make all of our bread and enjoy several hobbies. So wonderful that you are doing so well. I think I waited too long to get replacements which just allows the muscles to get worse. I did do years of PT while waiting for new hips too. Still working on strength. Am grateful to be rid of that relentless pain and get back to doing every day stuff. .
@@robertbutler8004I’m 77 too. I had a posterior right hip replacement 3 weeks ago. I could walk un aided as soon as my legs regained their feeling.I can go up and downstairs normally carrying hot drinks, I’ve never needed crutches or sticks. I’m following precautions about sleeping on my back and not bending beyond 90 degrees. I do still get tired and am gradually building up walking distance. Having boasted about all this I am a Pilates teacher and I’m very slim.
I'm so happy to find this channel. I'm 34 and I'm suffering for 3 years. I can't even run with my kids. By listening this, I pretty sure to make the replacement soon. Appointment is fixed and you're are blessed for helping other like this.
Great video! As an active middle age person about to get her first hip replacement it was great to hear someone younger and active discuss the issues. I find most of the information out there is aimed at seniors that are not as active. You have made me feel better about getting the surgery in a couple weeks. I can't wait to get back at it!
I turn 34 in just a few weeks, had my second hip replaced just a few days ago. I had cancer when I was pregnant six years ago and have been struggling to fully recover ever since. The treatments included massive doses of steroids that gave me bilateral avn. Getting a surgeon to replace both hips at such a young age was a massive struggle. This video makes full recovery feel much more in reach than it has in literal years. Thank you.
I had the surgery a little over two weeks ago and did dislocate it yesterday. Like you say you are up and walking right off. Dislocation hurts a lot!! A day later I am walking again, so live and be careful!
Had a hip replacement 2 weeks ago, posterior approach. I'm doing great! Thank you for this video - very informative! The fact that you had your hip replaced in addition to being a PT is huge!
This has been very helpful and reassuring. I'm 70 3 months after anterior hip replacement. I'm back to hiking and was wondering about how to guage how hard I can push it. This video answered all my questions. Thank you!
Excellent video. Had my 1st hip replacement 6 years ago and my 2nd on Sept 11th of this year. The 1st one...I did nothing. No PT. 3 years later, I joined a CrossFit gym. This time, I was back in the gym, 2 weeks to the day after the surgery. I shared my prescribed PT plan with my coaches. We applied the PT exercises plus Echo Bike for 2 weeks. We added upper body and more PT volume for weeks 3-4 (or 6 weeks post procedure). We then moved to heavily scaled 1:1 WODs. By Oct 22nd, I rejoined classes with the coaching staff fully aware of my need to scale exercise appropriately. I am back to 5 WODs per week with light weight, ROM management & volume management and still obtaining 800-1100 calorie burns per class. Obviously, I am a big fan of "get moving"!!
I had a right hip replaced three days ago. I was in significant pain for more than a year, couldn't sleep well or reach my foot. When I decided on the surgery, I went gung-ho on the pre-hap, working out - despite the really bad pain - 6 days a week: boxing, HIIT, and weight lifting. This hurt like hell but it improved my health a great deal. I knew I would lose muscle mass from the surgery, but I wanted the base line to be better going in to the surgery. BTW, I am a 63 year old woman. So, I have had NO pain since the surgery - none. Yes, I am still and sore and there is an occasional twinge, but compared to before? Pffft! I am doing what I can, moving a lot (mostly don't use a walker now - this is day four) and doing the PT and stuffing myself with protein and carbs. Also, I ice, ice, ice and drink liquids. I am very swollen down to the knee and bruised, but - meh. I am thrilled to have done this surgery. Good luck to all.
@@carolena3414 I had the anterior incision. It doesn't cut through the muscle, which was enough to sell me on it. I am now 2 months from surgery and each week sees improvement. I can do a full squat now, with weight - granted, not a lot of weight (50 lbs. today, not counting the bar), but still, it's getting better. My right hip is still weak, but it's not expected to be full strength till 6 months.
Wow! You're doing great! I'm also going to do the anterior in 3 mos. My goal is to get in even better shape prior, like you did! My job is the problem, constantly bending on hard floors. Now the pain is terrible after a day at work. 66yo, quitting once the surgery is done. Thanks for the info!!
@@carolena3414 Yes, that sounds familiar. I had a lot of pain from bending too, and working out was torture since I took a lot of HIIT classes where they are forever having you do burpees. I could hardly get to the floor and back up again by the time others had done 5 or 6. I still can't do this quickly, by the way, but it is getting MUCH better, and it doesn't hurt. For me, sleeping was very painful since I could not lie on either side comfortably. BTW, everyone says you won't sleep well after the surgery, but I slept like a baby (because the pain was gone). One other thing to mention is that you need to eat more after the surgery, especially protein. I ate about 300 Kcal more per day than usual and I still lost weight: not a good thing, since you don't want to lose muscle. But I am building back up, so no matter..... Best of luck to you: I'm sure you'll be fine. My current goal is to learn Tai Kwon Do. Flying round house kicks! What fun!
At first I thought you weren't addressing specific questions, but I held out a little longer and you answered all my questions. Your sharing and explanation of lack and excess of movement was actually helpful and answered questions as they came up as specifics.
Thanks - great video. I am getting both hips replaced in a few weeks (51yo). You did a great job at answering questions for younger, active patients (me).
5 weeks in to a left hip total replacement. 52 years old and suffered for at least the last 5 years. Recovery has been speedy and not too painful. Best thing to do prior is getting as strong as possible, upper and lower body. Recovery will be improved!
This is what I needed before my hip replacement. I did all my own research after diagnosis. That helped me prepare physically and mentally for this procedure. This included chiropractor spinal assessment and posture strength training. Naturopath advice on supplements and nutrition plus a fitness trainer pre/post op who had experience rehabbing THR patients. Physiotherapist only gets you so far. The rest is up to the individual to focus on their life goals. I can't do pain snd disability- EVER. My joint problem 'stemmed' from work related damage. My surgeon and physiotherapist are amazed at my recovery. I had no restrictions put on me post op. I wanted to write a book called 'Getting Hip'
Thank you for your comment. How come that you didn't have restrictions ? What was your approach ? I am having my hip done in 2 month and I am freaked out about restrictions. Thank you ❤️
i am 18 years post THR, i did have revision of shell liner and ball 1 year ago due to having a M/M replacement and developed metallosis, now it is a ceramic/xlink poly, i was told the shell and stem are well fixed, i have been very active for years and have beat the hell out of this thing, i still go rock climbing, ice climbing, general mountaineering, biking and throw in some weightlifting lifting, it will tighten up on me more nowadays so stretching is of the upmost importance for me, all in all over the years i have had 5 hip surgeries on the right hip.
Excellent description of the problem and the solutions. I had my left side done in 2015 after being diagnosed as a good candidate for surgery in 2011. I fought the pain for that long because it would come and go over time, but eventually it was constant and intense. The replacement surgery stopped that pain as son as I came out of the recovery room. You still will be sore from the operation but I could have kicked myself for waiting so long. I just had the right side done this month. The onset of pain was quicker and more intense. No delaying this time. Osteoarthritis was the cause in both cases. Discuss everything with your doctor, but as a two time patient, it was the solution to my problem.
Yes thanks for this comment. I waited for too long for my hip replacement and was in severe continuous pain for well over a year and finally had the op in Mar 22. My other hip is also arthritic and I will be much quicker off the mark with that one! Thanks again!
@@Fer10101 Both sides are done. It has been a year since the right side was done. Recovery was great. Recently did a trip to Antarctica sloshing through snow and penguin poop with no problem. I am almost 70, so these should see me through the rest of my life.
@@peterdrysdale2602 Good luck! I just finished my one year follow-up for the right side and no issues. In February the wife and I made a trip to Antarctica and made it through sloshing through snow and penguin poop without a problem. The time flies between day one and that first flight of stairs to be navigated!
I m 40 yrs old and next week going to left side total hip replacement surgery and i m scared but after watching your video, now i m more positive about that and seems my depression thought minimised. Thank you 🙏
I'm a personal trainer in my early 50s, who had a hip reconstruction after a nasty road accident in 2018 - which has now failed. So I'm soon to have THR. Thank you for this video! I have been worried about all the 'you can't do these activities anymore' (don't sneeze at the wrong angle) comments - even from professionals I respect. For me the idea that I'd lose so much mobility and ability down to prescribed caution was very depressing, so this has given me hope that after fixing my LLD and posture, working in isolation to rebuild muscle strength in that leg - I will be able to return to the exercises that I love. Again thank you. Surgery only a few weeks away. Great channel!
A friend who is 60 had a total hip replacement within the last couple years and is back running marathons and competing in triathlons. My hip replacement surgery is Tuesday, and all I want to do is to be able to walk 3-4 miles at a time! Good luck.
81 years fell broke femur stem had anterior hip replacement great exerciser step race sprinting 9 minutes last Sunday in July the accident. Can do. 4 miles on cane. Still have positional pain on left leg and waddle in house with no pain. Goal is no cane and dancing.
I had a hip replacement 3 months ago. Everything went great. I love dancing. Latin American dances. I wonder when I am aloud to dance again. I am 73 years old.
@@debbiegibson3604 I'm a little over 8 weeks. Feels like I have a new hip. I could hardly walk before the surgery. I dreamed that I was running without pain a few weeks before the surgery. The other day I ran with no pain just like the dream! I have to take it easy and not rush things. You'll be glad you had it done !
I’m 28 Had a posterior thr on my left side back in June of 2020 due to a motor vehicle accident! I had broken femoral head that was beyond repairable! Watching this video gives me hope that working my construction job isn’t going to make it to where I have to have a revision anytime soon! Thanks !
I hope the following helps someone. There is ‘no one size fits all’ and there seems to be many variables as well as age, your weight, body fat and does the person already exercise and is reasonably fit before their operation, or are they a couch potato? I’m a reasonably fit 182 lbs 70 year old and I’m now 3 weeks post op and l exercised for weeks before the operation getting myself ready and still the pain in the first 3 days was excruciating! The morphine did nothing but mong me out and the pain was relentless! Even now the pain is still there and the swelling at the top of the wound hurts the most, but nowhere near as bad as that first week. I do my exercises 3 times a day and have an hours bed rest morning, afternoon and early evening after exercising and that has really helped with the healing process and ice packs or bags of frozen peas will be your best friend! Does exercising hurt? Yes but you must persevere. Going up and down the stairs has also helped me a lot and also to what foods will help heal the muscles I think to be at home on your own in the first 2 to 3 weeks is nearly impossible! Little things you took for granted pre op you just can not do! I’ve been told not to drive for 6 weeks, sleep on my back for 6 weeks, not to sit for longer then 30 minutes at a time and the isolation is a bummer! Best tips is to get a raised toilet seat with handles at the side and a walker with handles, 4 wheels and a seat to sit on
I had total hip replacement on my right hip just under 5 months ago, and I play sports, more particularly a sport that involves running, diving, sliding, ect.(competitive tournament paintball) and I just turned 40 years old, and so far I have been able to run including sprinting no problem, I've been able to squat, kneel down, I've even been crossing my right leg to put sock and shoe on, bend over to pick things up, and I haven't had any problems so far. My right hip and leg honestly feels like it did 3 years ago before any of the pain started, it feels 100% again. The only thing I haven't tried yet is sliding on my knees and hips. I still can't believe I went from going through all the pain that I did, to feeling 100% whole again because of this surgery 😁
Your videos are great. The only person on TH-cam that make videos on Hip Replacement and bodybuilding. We need a Knee Replacement and bodybuilding too.
This helped to answer a lot of my questions. I'm almost 75, but a relatively young 75. I was very active, even with hip pain, until about a year ago. The loss of strength and range of motion in my bad leg continues to get worse, even though I'm trying to stay as fit and strong as possible. That in turn is affecting my back, which is turning out to be an even bigger problem. I absolutely can NOT stand up straight if any weight is on my bad leg. On the good leg, no problem. I feel like this mobility problem is aging me and limiting me in what I want to do. I had a cortisone shot in the hip in the spring, and for 4 weeks I felt almost normal again. When it wore off, I felt worse than before. I'm considering a hip replacement soon, in the hopes that I can go back to being as active next year as I was last year.
Just got my full hip replacement October 4th this video definitely puts a bright spot in my dark times. I was in a car accident and couldn’t walk for a year so I gained weight and I always wanted to know how can I get my body back after a hip replacement thanks to you I know there is a way🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I just got out of hip replacement surgery,,, for a year or so I thought I had a groin injury,, waited a year to heal from it cause groin injuries take forever to heal, due to the fact that you're always on your feet and you're always walking,, went to get it evaluated and come to find out I had bone on bone contact no cartilage at all in my hip,,, I was one of the lucky few that was walking the very first day during my physical therapy had no pain and everything went exceptionally well during surgery,, but as my doctor says,, I have to take it easy and not rush it,, I'm in good spirits tho 💪💯
This was a very good video. I am 53 and have had both hips replaced in a 3 year period. I am 1 year out from the last one and wanting to get back in shape. I had a very good surgeon but a very cautious one. You opened my eyes up to a lot of things that i can be doing that i was warned against. So, thank you for the advice and statistics. Very helpful.
How do you feel currently and how active are you? I'm 53 and was told I need left hip replacement, I'm very concerned because I am active and just not sure. It's scary
@@sabrinathomas9065 Hi, it's funny to have you ask me hip surgery. I work for the VA and have walked one of my supervisors and one of my Veterans thru the process in the last 6-8 weeks. (both are doing fine). Anyway, if you are like most people i have talked to, you are probably at the point that it hurts to move and hence you are less active. After your hip is replaced, you will go thru the healing process for a few weeks but will feel better than you do now. If you are active now and healthy and do the recommended rehab, you should be back to a normal life pretty soon. There were very few things i could not do after 6-8 weeks. After a few months life will return to normal. I was back out mowing, going out in the boat and just normal every day life. There are a few things you will have to give up like tennis, jogging, jumping off roofs! :) Things that really twist your hip socket and high impact things that will cause it to wear out to soon. Your young like me and i don't want to wear mine out and have another replacement any time soon. If you have a good surgeon, rehab like your supposed to and follow the bending and twisting guidelines, you will be back to doing all the things you love "without the pain" in no time. I watched everything i could find on TH-cam and that helped with most of my questions and fears. I hope this helped a little as long as it is. Don't waste another day in pain, get it done.
I am almost 74, 183 lbs, and 6'4". I have been to several surgeons to explore the anterior replacement of a right hip I am bone on bone for about 4 years. The doc I settled on knew that my passion was my Mazda Miata, which is a very small roadster. I initially saw him about three years ago and he knew I loved my sports car. He said it should not be a problem if I had the replacement done. Fast forward to this past January, I went back because I wanted to get it done before summer roadster driving and outdoor activities. This time he said (at the end of the exam) that I am a good candidate for the operation, but I should probably sell my roadster as dislocation would be a risk! I was shocked and told him so and canceled going on with the operation. So what do I do now? Look for a surgeon that does not think keeping my sports car would be wrong or just live on Mexoicam and Tylenol?
I have a sports car that was a struggle to get into before THR. I have had 2 anterior replacements, Sept. 2022/Oct. 2021 and returned to downhill skiing in March 2023. If I were you, consulting a physiotherapist to get coaching on the mechanics of how to safely sit in your roadster after your surgery and beyond is key. You and your surgeon do not want you to risk dislocation. Good luck.
I've had my total hip replacement about month ago in Egypt..I'm Egyptian...and I really thank you for the great information...for sure I will follow all your videos to get all the in informations about this issue..thanks again.
I'm post op day 11 from an anterior approach. It's unreal how quickly I've already recovered....I'm a semi pro beach volleyball player and gotta admit, I have every intention of returning to beach. I know it's considered a no-no but truly in beach volleyball there isn't as much impact as indoor. We shall see.....at 48 I'm in amazing shape, so I'm hoping it'll last!!
What an amazing attitude u have...i had mine done 5mnths ago and bac at work full blast..im very active amd athletic..but im 40 and it hasbt been easy..Best of wishes to u
@@justina2333 good for you!! I was in the gym and the pool for 2-3 hours a day at day 10 postop. Playing beach volleyball again 3 months later. Fully recovered and playing back at high level now at 6 months. It's a game changer
I also have AVN, had my left hip done in March, and having my right one done tomorrow. My AVN was caused by continued use of prednisone deteriorating the bones/joints. The left operation went great and I'm optimistic that the right one will go even better. Prayer helps folks!
@@bitbleed Absolutely great. It is like nothing ever happened. The Lord Jesus through the power of prayer and the skill of the doctors gave me a quick and easy recovery. I would recommend anyone get this done that needs it.
Thank you for your guidance. I live in Japan and had right hip replacement surgery 4 years ago. No problems as yet. BUT: doctors told me my artificial hip would last only 15 years. But that, I later came to know by self study, was based on polyethylene cups in the joint. My study told me that recent joints use cross-linked polyethylene, which supposedly last up to 5 times longer. That was a relief. BUT: doctors here here are still telling elderly people who are candidates for surgery to put it off to a later age because of the 15-year span.
Excellent. Thanks for sharing this information. I appreciate the manner in which you delivered the study findings and your personal views regarding this topic.
Thank you! I just had a simultaneous bilateral hip replacement and this video is one of the better info pieces on this subject. Thank you for the great insight.
Thank you so very much. I am 61 yr old male and recently found out my pain wasn't muscular but that I needed hip replacement. The fact that you have experienced this yourself adds a value and perspective that most other channels cannot. But the most valuable thing you project is confidence that all will be ok and pretty normal. I am just researching best surgery methods, materials, robotic assist etc. Do you have any info along those lines?
Great info doc!! I think it all points to common sense and not trying to be an "over acheiver" with this new appliance. Thanks!! I'm looking forward to skydiving summer of 2023!! Surger will be soon....before the end of 2022. I'm 56......turning 57 in Nov '22.
As a person who has always loved exercise I was very reluctant to have this op. I am now on day 4 post op posterior approach. My surgeon said "limitations don't make a HUGE difference to outcomes" but also said "LISTEN to pain and be careful." He re-attached the piriformis muscle so that I would have early warning of pressure on the joint to dislocate. He also demonstrated the Charleston dance move ... lift knee in front rotate across the body foot up and back (I don't know the dance myself ...) but apparently that is how he put the new joint in so that would be the best way to get it out again. Useful to know. But surgeons vary with techniques so find out your own personal information!!! There are high risks of blood clots and this is not something to do on a whim. I loved getting fitter pre surgery with loads of meds and wish I had kept even fitter my whole life now. I did try but not hard enough I think. What is the Best Diet for Humans, Eran Segal, TH-cam. Keeping weight perfect is a good idea!! Good luck everyone.
Thank you for your comment. Could you please share with me what helped with pain to let you made the exercises before hip replacement ? Thank you very much
You have answered all the questions my surgeon kind of breezed over. I don't think he was even listening. Orthopods tend to prefer their patients unconscious.
I had bi-lateral hip replacements 2 years ago. Had one done on the first of the month, the other done on the first of the next month (I was impatient). In retrospect, I wish I'd waited a year before doing the second one. Rehabbing one is relatively easy (you shift weight to the remaining "bad" hip when in pain)....you don't have that option with both hips rehabbing and it's Vicodin around the clock for pain relief. It's important to realize that Dr. Marc had his hip replacement done 11 years ago...he has a "second generation" prosthesis. We're now at "third generation" prostheses since 2017...these are ceramic-fused titanium. The good news is that these last 30 years (as opposed to 2nd generation 20 years). The bad news is that long distance running will add an additional 5% per year failure rate per year after 10 years. Ortho doc said "treadmill? unlimited running. cinder track (like at most high schools) unlimited running. Running on pavement? Not recommended...do one marathon if you have something to prove to yourself, but high impact running will wear out the ceramic covering faster than anything". Finally, if you're getting your RIGHT hip replaced be very careful the first time you try driving a car...you have to re-learn the motion to move your foot from the brake pedal to the gas pedal and vice versa. It's a bit tricky. Oh and get used to invasive pat-downs at airports. Your new hip will look like a concealed pistol on the scanner.
I had a total right hi replacement surgery April 17 2020 I’m still in a lot of pain during all the right exercises and still in physical therapy my bone throbs and bring me to tears any suggestions?
I enjoyed your video as I thought you were down to earth and totally honest about this subject. I t gave me a little more confidence as I head towards my imminent hip replacement - thank you!
I’m having my right hip replaced because of AVN on Monday the 18th of April. I’m somewhat stressed about it. After watching your video’s, I feel more confident in the surgery and recovery, thank you!
Hello. 10 weeks ago I had posterior total hip replacement due to rapid onset degenerativre arthritis. I was quickly in a very poor way before the op. having been normally active 60 year old. A vrry painful 3+weeks has been hugely eased .. don't be anxious ! Walking is slowly building up .. don't be in a rush ! Mental treats and boosts are as important as physical ones I sense ...plan them for yourself ! You can't plan your physical recovery, you can only work at it, but you certainly can do some mental control , so call on your friendships and some outings! My question are... for how long does the muscle around the incision area feel hard, swollen and sore ? My endurance is not increasing reliably .. am I over-ambitious for 10 weeks ? Having no-one to turn to for questions make this sort of site so helpful ...much appreciated. Thsnk you.
So glad I found your videos. My 20 yr old son has AS and will need a hip replacement soon. I'm so glad he will see there is hope for someone his age to get a shot at having a more of a normal life. Great videos! Thank you so much!
Could you make a video about stretching after a thr? I’m about 4 months out with no more restrictions and my hip, flexor and glutes feel really tight. I am also struggling to strengthen my replacement side without aggravating my other side that needs replaced. Any tips or advice would be helpful. Thank you for making these videos. It’s been really helpful and inspiring to see someone young and active continue to have an active life after a thr.
I third this!! My range of motion already limited now due to Hip dysplasia, arthritis, torn labrum. Scheduled for THR on 12/30. My question for the surgeon was “can u train for the splits after recovered?” They said yes, eventually... but what’s the real data here ... ballet and riding horses are everything to me. 😩
I had a partial hip replacement almost 2 months ago. I was off meds with no walker in 4 days after coming home. I am fine. No pain. And able to do almost anything. I don't put on my shoes and socks yet. But I could if I wanted to. I just decided for me at 84 years old, it would be better to wait another month. I was very active up until I fell and broke my hip.
VERY VALUABLE!!! I was born with a hip dysplasia... I'm 21 years old. I think it's time for a total hip replacement on my left hip as the pain keeps interrupting with my day to day activities... I wanted to plan to play college soccer but if I do the surgery, I'll settle for just playing for fun because I believe I can handle that. I love to run
Thank you I feel better now ☺ I got THR on 2019. I was told last week my other hip is going out, well all symptoms are the same. So soon to be 47 I thought this was it. How would I move around like that so I'm doing research should I put if off til I retired 🤔 But now u given me HOPE. I'm currently working on losing weight 30plus. I'm not ready to give up on me 😎 just not yet. Thank you 😊
Good Video. I am 66 and will be having a total hip replacement in 2 weeks. I am hoping that in about 18 months I will be able to make a cross-country bicycle ride. Lots of repetitive motion ,day after day, but very low impact (as long as I don't fall).
I'm 5 weeks post my first total hip replacement (UK male 66yo) First, let me say a massive thank you for this excellent video. It was well thought out, superbly delivered and the content addressed exactly the many questions I had. I hope you are encouraged to continue delivering high quality content on this channel. My own surgeon is quite Conservative and has placed a number of restrictions for 6 weeks, 12 weeks and perhaps longer. However, he is a keen road cyclist (as I am) and I am hoping to return to after 12 weeks. Prof M (my surgeon) is doing research on robotic aided surgery and I would be interested 8n hearing your thoughts about the range of options available for surgery! Also, I do fret about the possibility of dislocation and wondered if you could tell your followers what happens if it occurs, how bad is it, and what intervention is needed to correct it? Many thanks once again.
@@richardarendt7175 Hi Oh yes! I've been cycling since July and built up to 175km per week - 3 times a week - by late August. It all worked very well. Regards Peter
I had done total hip replcement surgery in 2023 due to covid vaccine diagnosed as Avn . Trust me guys do surgery from good doctors no need of worries about aftr surgery . Now it is 1 year 6 month im doing my workout from gym putting less weight ❤
im getting the operation in 3 weeks from now , 45 years old - was training like a machine for the year and a half before this. thought it was muscular pain at first , then went to doctor and they thought it was synaptic nerve. I kept trying to reduce training to recover but it just kept getting worse. After 6 months and two or three major dips where I could not put weight on my leg at all! - I finally went for x-rays and they found stage 4 AVN. I didnt want to accept that fate and wanted to try live with the pain and ride it out without surgery for as many years as possible. That plan failed because my hip just kept getting much worse , very fast. I didnt even make it to the 6 month check up , I had to go in at 5 months. Dr showed me the x-ray and was trying to explain as best possible. I have total collapse and compacted bone. I have been using a walking stick every day. It is very difficult to accept and I just want to continue doing as much fitness things as possible afterwards - well - things that wont reduce the life span of the parts. So thanks for this video , I will watch and read much more to assist me to formulate a knowledge of what is truly allowed and where to draw the line.
I found out 3 years ago I had a collapsed hip on my left side due to avn and it was progressing on my right hip I was devastated had the left done August of 2019 and the right 5 weeks ago recovery is going good . I was limping and delayed the right side as long as I could until my Dr told me I was just torturing myself it’s amazing walking with no pain . You can live a active life with no pain and it feels so good to be active and not limping
@@ronaldsimmons5740 hi ronald , glad to hear from you, tomorrow is two weeks post surgery for me and im walking without any crutches or walking stick already! I did however suffer excruciating pain when i woke up from surgery and no medication helped , it was the longest 3 days of my life and then it eventually started to fade. I have no pain anymore praise god for that.
Great informative video, Doc. I'm a 44 PTA with a THR done 2 years ago. Doing great so far. Could you please address the conversation about the fact that these new hip replacements may last forever because of the use of new materials? There are videos of surgeons talking about this.
thank you for the Q&A...Total Hip replacement is in my near future and I have been concerned with being able to remain active in the gym....i enjoyed your common sense approach....I will be 53 in a few months and I am not ready to slow down yet
LOVED this video!! I was recommended for me to get a bilateral ship replacement bc I have hip dysplasia... and I am really scared of the recovery process. I feel so young at 34 and thinking about this procedure. However, listening to your story, recommendations, and reading the comments below give me some hope that I will be ok. Wondering how hip replacement can affect pregnancy. I am considering starting a family soon as well and I am curious to learn more about how patients have coped with pregnancy challenges along with hip replacement recovery. Anyways, thank you again!
I just had total hip replacement surgery 17 days ago feeling 55% going to my first post op next week ready to hit the gym b4 the end of the month and get back to work mid july feel my leg will get stronger
I am 20 years old. I've had hip dysplasia all of my life. Doctor had to construct a new hip socket (left side) to put the femur bone in higher up on my pelvis. This caused my left leg to be significantly shorter than my right, therefore causing a huge limp. Also was told I have arthrits in my hip which I can greatly feel every single day of my life (sucks), making it very hard/uncomfortable to walk. Also have very limited range of motion and cannot tie my left shoe/bend down on that side. Ontop of that, my right leg, I can only bend to 75 degrees. While these are all of my issues, I still love to ski. I am obsessed with skiing. Doctors have told me that if I get this hip replacement surgery I may never be able to ski again due to some potential risks. At this point, idk how I am skiing with a completely busted hip/knees, and feel like a replacement will only help. I am sick and tired of living with this issue because it also takes a huuuge toll on my mental health (insecure about my intense limp) and extreme discomfort in walking which completely destroys my daily mood and confidence since I am also a college student. Gonna see my doctor next month so will see what the plan is but I hope I can get the replacement surgery soon...parents want to wait until I am off their insurance, and then I can have it done lol (which will be another 5 years). No waay I am waiting that long....
I dislocated while walking and looking over my opposite shoulder as my extended leg. As well as many other times. I don’t have anything else going on besides the avn. The precautions are very important to some.
Thanks. I'm 52 and just had my right hip replaced. I'm a brown belt in jiu Jitsu and plan on return to it when I can. This video makes me feel better about it, though it is frightening.
@@jsoeybean yes. I’ve been rolling fairly hard without issue but have avoided takedowns so far. I try to protect it but if I get into the roll…. My mobility is way better than before the surgery. Unfortunately the other hip is getting worse so I may have to do that one,too.
Very pleased to have found your channel. The advice that you have provided on it is very useful. I'm about to go see a surgeon about a hip problem. It may be HIp replacement. I am a keen cross-country skier . It would be very useful if you could provide some comments on return to winter sports or references that I could look at. I have searched the net and there is very little sound advice
hi I'm 24 and was involved in an house fire which lead to me falling from 7.5 metres high. I've had a hip replacement in late Jan and am so happy with the information you have provided.
@@connorfox9407 its been 7 months since my replacement i still cant walk for long periods of time and i have a limp which is annoying, i also cant cross my legs anymore, i have no idea how long it will take to fully heal and stuff
Great video! I'm 37 and a Veteran and been diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis earlier this year. Due to COVID, many road blocks because of it. My left hip is worse than my right hip. Again, due to COVID, I couldn't have my left hip replaced but they recommended that I should have a core decompression on my right hip on August 14th of this year to prevent it from getting worse like my left hip. I had an appointment today at the VA and FINALLY, I'm scheduled to have my left hip replaced in 2 weeks, December 1st. As you know how the pain is with Avascular Necrosis in the hips and it really sucks! Hard to walk, sit, sleep, drive, etc! I live in Houston, Texas and COVID is on the rise again so I PRAY that I'm able to have the surgery in 2 weeks because I've been hearing and reading about another lockdown here....
Had thr 2018. Yanks so much for your helpful concise answers. I keep searching for some of these answers and you have certainly answered them all. Thanks for your informative videos. Always look forward to watching
I'm 34 and getting a hip replacement next month following about 7 months of pain from AVN as a result of high dose prednisone last year. I was really looking forward to hunting this year after missing it last year- about how long after a total hip replacement would it be realistically safe to hike on relatively even terrain without assistance? My surgeon seems like a really good one.
Thank you so much for this video, it's extremely insightful for ppl with AVN, but would love to get more details from your experience, I'm 39, suffering bilateral hip AVN and considering the surgery, to gain more insight on your personal experience (because it's similar to mine), would be extremely helpful. Thanks again and good luck to you brother ❤
I'm getting ready to schedule my THR but so nervous about not being able to work out, I'm 36. My surgeon said no weight lifting and that really bummed me out 😞. These videos are making me feel better. How do you feel about hip thrusts and glute building workouts?
Thank you! Great video! Had my hip replaced a month ago and have precautions to follow for the first three months. But I was wondering if in 6 months or so I will be able to get back to working out on my waterrowing machine again. Some doctors say low impact rowing indoors is ok, some say it isn´t........Has anybody taken up rowing again after hip replacement?
Excellent advice. Any chance you could do a video on the difference in restrictions and recovery times between lateral/posterior, anterior and micro posterior(superpath). For example the superpath method :- surgery in the morning, out of hospital that evening, no restrictions, no possibility of dislocation. Posterior :- 5 days in hospital, 3 months off work(if physical) dislocatable. I have one of each of these operations on either side and the differences in function, restrictions and pain are significant.
@@E3Rehab The blog is great, but it doesn’t mention the SuperPath method that is the latest technology and which in my opinion and experience is miraculous.
Hi, can you please make a video about what is normal range after hip replacement? I am talking about after all precautions are lifted, and a year has gone by, what would normal range be front, sides etc. thanks.
Just turned 22 and had my right hip replaced due to avn and your vids have really been helping me with working out and really trying to exercise my new hip
This is extremely valuable information. I would love for you to do another Q&A of perhaps different questions pertaining to a THR. And thank you for your detailed blog post. Deeply grateful, thank you.
Thank You for the vid. Helps a lot. Going for my THR in a few months. Was a gymnast and a ballet dancer. I’m pretty worried that I won’t be able to do some of the basic ballet moves which I like to incorporate into my daily exercise routine. I have been always very active since the age of 8. And I love moving my body and physical activity. :)))))
@@narendra4214 well I'm still in the recovery stage, but my hip does feel like pre AVN. The surgery went really well, I was not looking forward to it at all. Recovery so far was been rapid and real easy since I'm still young and fit. Hope this makes you feel better about getting the procedure done
Thank you for watching! If you want more information, check out the blog (it also has the other videos linked) - e3rehab.com/blog/totalhipreplacement
I had at total hip replacement when i was 31, because a car hit me while i was cycling ( hit and run accident ) . I am fine whit my new hip , but unfortunately i have also arthritis ( Enteropathic Spondylitis/ Crohn disease ) , but now is going fine with Adalimumab.
@@MaximDL1410 low carb eating was a game changer for my crohns and autoimmune junk. Keep fighting my friend! ❤
How long can I expect soreness and tightness around the hip? Will I ever get full rotation back?
Hi myself I had a hip replacement on my left leg hip a month after the operation everything seemed wonderful until about two months afterwards my right hip started before me and hard to walk is that a real result of having a hip replacement
@@MaximDL1410 bless your heart maybe even a injection would help?
I had a hip replacement 9 days ago. The second day I was up and walking. There is a little pain in the muscle, but nothing special. For those of you who are waiting for surgery, let me tell you that everything will be fine. I am 34 years old and was a soldier for 11 years. I wish you all the best and don't be afraid because the pain you had will go away. That will be a relief. :)
11 years you were suffering by avn? What job did you do in this period to earn your bread and utter? Or how did you passed all this years? Can you please explain
Thank you for your comment. I will be having the surgery in two weeks. I have total confidence in my surgeon but I am still nervous about the recovery and what it will be like 2-5 years from now. Thank you for the encouragement.
Thanks for sharing. I have left hip replacement for next month am so afraid but your words makes me feel better am 23 years old it's not easy for me.
Thank you for sharing. I had a reconstruction in 2004 and was told I would eventually need
a replacement. I have lived with pain on and off since 2004, sometimes I go weeks with out pain and then sometimes it’s so bad. Recently in the last 2 weeks it’s been consistent. I am ready to be pain free, I am so done with the pain but have been really nervous about it. So reading about others success makes me a little more at ease. I am 45 so am hoping I don’t have any issues.
thank you for the encouragement. I have surgery in 11 days
Turned 29 yesterday. Almost exactly 1 year ago I had both hips replaced due to avn. I was on prednisone and 325 pounds when I found out i needed surgery 2 years ago. I've lost 80 pounds and plan to keep losing it. I had anterior on both and got dual mobility implants. I want to tell you guys that are looking up these videos before your surgery or after your diagnosis to not be scared. Find a surgeon you love and trust and ask every single question that pops into your head. You're gonna get back to where you want to be or better! Don't let it break you!
30 here, I have AVN on the right leg. I am afraid of the surgery because of the lifetime of the materials. They suggest 10 to 15 years before revision.
@@PacLevkov yea the surgery can be scary and the longevity of the materials is something that's always in the back of my mind too. But if you're too far gone the alternative is a lifetime of pain. I let my avn get to the point where I couldn't stand up anymore and I lost a lot of leg muscle because of it. There's people that can last a long time and live with minimal impact. My guess is that if you're here youve already been told youll need a replacement. I can say after both of them being done I would 100% do it again and recommend it to anyone in pain. Do as much research as you can. Talk to multiple doctors. Find what works best for you. Look up dual mobility. Ask me any questions bud best of luck!
@@kilp3140 Yes, i dont have pain much. I can do most of my sport activities without problem. I hope i will cure avn with self healinig. Will see what will happen in the next few years.
I'm 30 had the right one done a year ago took two years till the bone was literally chipping away lol.not my fault I couldnt walk that whole time fuck illinois and medicaid. But it's cool afterwards. Takes a minute to get use to especially how active use to be. But any younger person who reads this just know. If u can do it right away u might as well or else ull be like me who had to wait two years, put on about 70 lbs and recovery is that much more difficult. I'm getting a shoulder next it looks like be strong keep ur head up and always keep the pimp hand strong
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55 years old male. Struggled with osteoarthritis for 3 years before making the final decision. Just completed my right side replacement a week ago, and Yours is BY FAR the single best collection of information available for those of us who are now pushing through to the other side of replacement.
I have been sharing with others who are going down this same path.
I had my right hip replaced in 2013 at Cedar Sainai Hospital in CA and it was the best decision for me. I went from constant pain to completely pain free. The pain maintenance after the surgery was awesome. I play basketball full and half court 3 times a week indoors. My golf game and driving range of 300 yards hit balls has not decreased. I ride bikes without any issues. I have not had any complications ever. In fact it's my left hip that is my weak point now and I won't hesitate to replace it when necessary. I have had MRI scans of the hip and there are no signs of wear to the device. I hope this helps anyone that is in fear of the surgery.
Almost 8 weeks post anterior THR..
I can do almost everything I could do before the surgery.
Been stable from day 1.
Didn't take any paid medicine, except for Tylenol during the first two weeks.
There was some pain and discomfort, but it gets better every week.
Still being somewhat careful, but surgeon says no restrictions.
Doesn't feel much different than my natural hip, except for the still healing part.
And no arthritis pain.
I’m 18 and getting a hip replacement soon. It’s nice to hear the perspective of someone who also got one early in life. I’m relieved to hear that my options won’t be to limited in terms of activity! Thanks for the video :)
I had hip replacment 9 days ago. The second day I stand up and walk. I am 34 now. Don't be scared everthing will be ok. :)
All best wishes from me :)
Hope it went well! I’m 19 and just got my hip replaced over winter break. Currently back in school and feeling great. Best of luck to you!
These comments are making me want to cry. I thought I was all alone. Everyone around me tells me my hip issues are insane and I’m too young to have them. I hope you guys are doing well I’d love to chat if possible 🤍
@@becho23b80 which hip replacement implants used to your surgery and after surgery you do jogging, running , yoga and sitting on the floor with cross legged please reply me
@@rameshjatravath9 left hip. Now I can do it everything. :) it's great realise :))
Had my right hip replacement 4 days ago. I'm 67 yrs old and had degeneration due to myeloma and a cyst. My surgeon is an orthopedic cancer specialist. I think the name of the game to full recovery is strong hip muscles, safe movement, weight loss and great diet.
3 months ago I had a double hip replacement. My recovery has been stellar. The main reason for that is finding the right professionals (surgeons, hospital, physiotherapists) and doing the work that was requested, before, during (my hospital stay) and after. As a result I have recovered 90% of my movement taking prehab and rehab really serious. Every time that I was down before the operation I reminded myself that it was temporary, when I am frustrated nowadays I remember that the pain is gone. Do your homework and you will be fine😉
Why did you have both hips replaced?
I am a 72 year old fairly healthy person and this year my hips have been really hurting me and I think I need a double hip replacement . My doctor says I need it after he viewed my mri. The second opinions I have been getting say it looks like it’s still doable and not to get surgery but to just go to therapy. Have been going for 5 weeks - but it seems my hips start to hurt still a lot! I am so afraid that I may subject myself to surgery only to find out later that my hips still hurt! 😢
I also experience sciatica pain down my left leg - would that go away too after surgery?
I think I will go for the surgery after Christmas cause the pain in my hips really keep me from enjoying my life lately . At first I was thinking of doing both at the same time but my friends who have had one hip done have talked me out of it - saying recovery would be very difficult , as you would need to rely on your other leg after surgery.
How do you know if your surgeon is good? They assign you a doctor to deal with your operation
I’m 36 and spent the last year in PT and excising regularly.. yesterday I finally seen a specialist and found out I need a full hip replacement. My jaw dropped when I seen the x rays as my right labrum is non existent.. Not gonna lie I’m pretty scared but this video makes me feel A LOT better. Thank you 🙏🏾
Best of luck, Nick!
I am 70 and had a posterior hip replacement over two years ago. I’m still building strength in that leg and trying to master stairs without a cane. I really appreciate all your tips and convo. You gave valuable information. Thank you.
@carolschedler3832 Are you serious 2 years and still trying to master stairs I'm 77 I had one hip replaced 8/5/23 and the second hip replaced 30/4/24 both were Posterior inside to 3 months after the second procedure I can walk up stairs without using a handrail 3 weeks ago I was on top of our roof cleaning with a pressure cleaner. Every person is different and recovery time is different.
@@robertbutler8004 Exactly (every recovery is different). Happy for you. I shared because some of us just take longer. I am super productive and we moved this year - by the time our property had final grade - it was end of June. I still got my veggie garden in and we harvested several zucchini's this week. a record for me at 41 days from seed to harvest and lots of other crops in the ground. I make all of our bread and enjoy several hobbies. So wonderful that you are doing so well. I think I waited too long to get replacements which just allows the muscles to get worse. I did do years of PT while waiting for new hips too. Still working on strength. Am grateful to be rid of that relentless pain and get back to doing every day stuff. .
@@robertbutler8004I’m 77 too. I had a posterior right hip replacement 3 weeks ago. I could walk un aided as soon as my legs regained their feeling.I can go up and downstairs normally carrying hot drinks, I’ve never needed crutches or sticks. I’m following precautions about sleeping on my back and not bending beyond 90 degrees. I do still get tired and am gradually building up walking distance. Having boasted about all this I am a Pilates teacher and I’m very slim.
I'm so happy to find this channel. I'm 34 and I'm suffering for 3 years. I can't even run with my kids. By listening this, I pretty sure to make the replacement soon. Appointment is fixed and you're are blessed for helping other like this.
61-year-old male 5"7 164lbs. Had hip replaced 2 days ago. Much to learn about recovery. Videos like this are really helpful.
Great video! As an active middle age person about to get her first hip replacement it was great to hear someone younger and active discuss the issues. I find most of the information out there is aimed at seniors that are not as active. You have made me feel better about getting the surgery in a couple weeks. I can't wait to get back at it!
This is super helpful as a guy in his mid thirties needing a total hip replacement.
I turn 34 in just a few weeks, had my second hip replaced just a few days ago. I had cancer when I was pregnant six years ago and have been struggling to fully recover ever since. The treatments included massive doses of steroids that gave me bilateral avn. Getting a surgeon to replace both hips at such a young age was a massive struggle. This video makes full recovery feel much more in reach than it has in literal years. Thank you.
Wish you all the best, Beth!
Fantastic advice. I'm 30 months from my replacement and my experience chimes with this video.
Thanks for taking the time to post it.
I had the surgery a little over two weeks ago and did dislocate it yesterday. Like you say you are up and walking right off. Dislocation hurts a lot!! A day later I am walking again, so live and be careful!
Had a hip replacement 2 weeks ago, posterior approach. I'm doing great! Thank you for this video - very informative! The fact that you had your hip replaced in addition to being a PT is huge!
Hi, I had my left hip posterior approach as well. I am on day 11.. I am feeling stronger every day.
This has been very helpful and reassuring. I'm 70 3 months after anterior hip replacement. I'm back to hiking and was wondering about how to guage how hard I can push it. This video answered all my questions. Thank you!
28 here, had avn as well and just had my hip replaced in January, I feel great and you definitely answered some questions I had. Thank you
same here 28, i had my left hip replaced bc of avn. now i am happy and nomore pain at all😀
29 and had my hip replaced because of avn also, only 7 weeks into recovery and I’m feeling like a million bucks.
Excellent video. Had my 1st hip replacement 6 years ago and my 2nd on Sept 11th of this year. The 1st one...I did nothing. No PT. 3 years later, I joined a CrossFit gym. This time, I was back in the gym, 2 weeks to the day after the surgery. I shared my prescribed PT plan with my coaches. We applied the PT exercises plus Echo Bike for 2 weeks. We added upper body and more PT volume for weeks 3-4 (or 6 weeks post procedure). We then moved to heavily scaled 1:1 WODs. By Oct 22nd, I rejoined classes with the coaching staff fully aware of my need to scale exercise appropriately. I am back to 5 WODs per week with light weight, ROM management & volume management and still obtaining 800-1100 calorie burns per class. Obviously, I am a big fan of "get moving"!!
Awesome to hear your success story, Jeff!
@@E3Rehab Not bad for a 60 yr old!
@@jeffmau9715 hey man, can u leave your mail or something so that i can get in touch . going to get my hip replaced soon and i am just 22
I had a right hip replaced three days ago. I was in significant pain for more than a year, couldn't sleep well or reach my foot. When I decided on the surgery, I went gung-ho on the pre-hap, working out - despite the really bad pain - 6 days a week: boxing, HIIT, and weight lifting. This hurt like hell but it improved my health a great deal. I knew I would lose muscle mass from the surgery, but I wanted the base line to be better going in to the surgery. BTW, I am a 63 year old woman. So, I have had NO pain since the surgery - none. Yes, I am still and sore and there is an occasional twinge, but compared to before? Pffft! I am doing what I can, moving a lot (mostly don't use a walker now - this is day four) and doing the PT and stuffing myself with protein and carbs. Also, I ice, ice, ice and drink liquids. I am very swollen down to the knee and bruised, but - meh. I am thrilled to have done this surgery. Good luck to all.
Can I ask, did you have the incision on the backside or front (anterior)?
@@carolena3414 I had the anterior incision. It doesn't cut through the muscle, which was enough to sell me on it. I am now 2 months from surgery and each week sees improvement. I can do a full squat now, with weight - granted, not a lot of weight (50 lbs. today, not counting the bar), but still, it's getting better. My right hip is still weak, but it's not expected to be full strength till 6 months.
Wow! You're doing great! I'm also going to do the anterior in 3 mos. My goal is to get in even better shape prior, like you did! My job is the problem, constantly bending on hard floors. Now the pain is terrible after a day at work. 66yo, quitting once the surgery is done.
Thanks for the info!!
@@carolena3414 Yes, that sounds familiar. I had a lot of pain from bending too, and working out was torture since I took a lot of HIIT classes where they are forever having you do burpees. I could hardly get to the floor and back up again by the time others had done 5 or 6. I still can't do this quickly, by the way, but it is getting MUCH better, and it doesn't hurt. For me, sleeping was very painful since I could not lie on either side comfortably.
BTW, everyone says you won't sleep well after the surgery, but I slept like a baby (because the pain was gone). One other thing to mention is that you need to eat more after the surgery, especially protein. I ate about 300 Kcal more per day than usual and I still lost weight: not a good thing, since you don't want to lose muscle. But I am building back up, so no matter..... Best of luck to you: I'm sure you'll be fine. My current goal is to learn Tai Kwon Do. Flying round house kicks! What fun!
At 63 you don't need to think any other option.
At first I thought you weren't addressing specific questions, but I held out a little longer and you answered all my questions. Your sharing and explanation of lack and excess of movement was actually helpful and answered questions as they came up as specifics.
Thanks - great video. I am getting both hips replaced in a few weeks (51yo). You did a great job at answering questions for younger, active patients (me).
5 weeks in to a left hip total replacement. 52 years old and suffered for at least the last 5 years. Recovery has been speedy and not too painful. Best thing to do prior is getting as strong as possible, upper and lower body. Recovery will be improved!
This is what I needed before my hip replacement. I did all my own research after diagnosis. That helped me prepare physically and mentally for this procedure. This included chiropractor spinal assessment and posture strength training. Naturopath advice on supplements and nutrition plus a fitness trainer pre/post op who had experience rehabbing THR patients. Physiotherapist only gets you so far. The rest is up to the individual to focus on their life goals. I can't do pain snd disability- EVER.
My joint problem 'stemmed' from work related damage. My surgeon and physiotherapist are amazed at my recovery. I had no restrictions put on me post op. I wanted to write a book called 'Getting Hip'
Thank you for your comment. How come that you didn't have restrictions ? What was your approach ? I am having my hip done in 2 month and I am freaked out about restrictions. Thank you ❤️
i am 18 years post THR, i did have revision of shell liner and ball 1 year ago due to having a M/M replacement and developed metallosis, now it is a ceramic/xlink poly, i was told the shell and stem are well fixed, i have been very active for years and have beat the hell out of this thing, i still go rock climbing, ice climbing, general mountaineering, biking and throw in some weightlifting lifting, it will tighten up on me more nowadays so stretching is of the upmost importance for me, all in all over the years i have had 5 hip surgeries on the right hip.
Excellent description of the problem and the solutions. I had my left side done in 2015 after being diagnosed as a good candidate for surgery in 2011. I fought the pain for that long because it would come and go over time, but eventually it was constant and intense. The replacement surgery stopped that pain as son as I came out of the recovery room. You still will be sore from the operation but I could have kicked myself for waiting so long. I just had the right side done this month. The onset of pain was quicker and more intense. No delaying this time. Osteoarthritis was the cause in both cases. Discuss everything with your doctor, but as a two time patient, it was the solution to my problem.
Yes thanks for this comment. I waited for too long for my hip replacement and was in severe continuous pain for well over a year and finally had the op in Mar 22. My other hip is also arthritic and I will be much quicker off the mark with that one! Thanks again!
And how are you now, after 7 years?
@@Fer10101 Both sides are done. It has been a year since the right side was done. Recovery was great. Recently did a trip to Antarctica sloshing through snow and penguin poop with no problem. I am almost 70, so these should see me through the rest of my life.
@@peterdrysdale2602 Good luck! I just finished my one year follow-up for the right side and no issues. In February the wife and I made a trip to Antarctica and made it through sloshing through snow and penguin poop without a problem. The time flies between day one and that first flight of stairs to be navigated!
@@geograph-ology4343 LOL, great! thanks!
I m 40 yrs old and next week going to left side total hip replacement surgery and i m scared but after watching your video, now i m more positive about that and seems my depression thought minimised. Thank you 🙏
I'm a personal trainer in my early 50s, who had a hip reconstruction after a nasty road accident in 2018 - which has now failed. So I'm soon to have THR. Thank you for this video! I have been worried about all the 'you can't do these activities anymore' (don't sneeze at the wrong angle) comments - even from professionals I respect. For me the idea that I'd lose so much mobility and ability down to prescribed caution was very depressing, so this has given me hope that after fixing my LLD and posture, working in isolation to rebuild muscle strength in that leg - I will be able to return to the exercises that I love. Again thank you. Surgery only a few weeks away. Great channel!
A friend who is 60 had a total hip replacement within the last couple years and is back running marathons and competing in triathlons. My hip replacement surgery is Tuesday, and all I want to do is to be able to walk 3-4 miles at a time! Good luck.
What is a revision?
81 years fell broke femur stem had anterior hip replacement great exerciser step race sprinting 9 minutes last Sunday in July the accident. Can do. 4 miles on cane. Still have positional pain on left leg and waddle in house with no pain. Goal is no cane and dancing.
I had a hip replacement 3 months ago. Everything went great. I love dancing. Latin American dances. I wonder when I am aloud to dance again. I am 73 years old.
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I'm a little over 8 weeks. Feels like I have a new hip.
I could hardly walk before the surgery. I dreamed that I was running without pain a few weeks before the surgery. The other day I ran with no pain just like the dream! I have to take it easy and not rush things. You'll be glad you had it done !
Super helpful, thank you! I am week two post-op and this was very informative and encouraging.
I’m 28 Had a posterior thr on my left side back in June of 2020 due to a motor vehicle accident! I had broken femoral head that was beyond repairable! Watching this video gives me hope that working my construction job isn’t going to make it to where I have to have a revision anytime soon! Thanks !
I hope the following helps someone. There is ‘no one size fits all’ and there seems to be many variables as well as age, your weight, body fat and does the person already exercise and is reasonably fit before their operation, or are they a couch potato?
I’m a reasonably fit 182 lbs 70 year old and I’m now 3 weeks post op and l exercised for weeks before the operation getting myself ready and still the pain in the first 3 days was excruciating! The morphine did nothing but mong me out and the pain was relentless! Even now the pain is still there and the swelling at the top of the wound hurts the most, but nowhere near as bad as that first week.
I do my exercises 3 times a day and have an hours bed rest morning, afternoon and early evening after exercising and that has really helped with the healing process and ice packs or bags of frozen peas will be your best friend! Does exercising hurt? Yes but you must persevere. Going up and down the stairs has also helped me a lot and also to what foods will help heal the muscles
I think to be at home on your own in the first 2 to 3 weeks is nearly impossible! Little things you took for granted pre op you just can not do! I’ve been told not to drive for 6 weeks, sleep on my back for 6 weeks, not to sit for longer then 30 minutes at a time and the isolation is a bummer! Best tips is to get a raised toilet seat with handles at the side and a walker with handles, 4 wheels and a seat to sit on
I had total hip replacement on my right hip just under 5 months ago, and I play sports, more particularly a sport that involves running, diving, sliding, ect.(competitive tournament paintball) and I just turned 40 years old, and so far I have been able to run including sprinting no problem, I've been able to squat, kneel down, I've even been crossing my right leg to put sock and shoe on, bend over to pick things up, and I haven't had any problems so far. My right hip and leg honestly feels like it did 3 years ago before any of the pain started, it feels 100% again. The only thing I haven't tried yet is sliding on my knees and hips. I still can't believe I went from going through all the pain that I did, to feeling 100% whole again because of this surgery 😁
Man this sounds amazing, thanks for your comment
@@RyeCAsame for me! It's a great surgery if you need it
Your videos are great. The only person on TH-cam that make videos on Hip Replacement and bodybuilding. We need a Knee Replacement and bodybuilding too.
This helped to answer a lot of my questions. I'm almost 75, but a relatively young 75. I was very active, even with hip pain, until about a year ago. The loss of strength and range of motion in my bad leg continues to get worse, even though I'm trying to stay as fit and strong as possible. That in turn is affecting my back, which is turning out to be an even bigger problem. I absolutely can NOT stand up straight if any weight is on my bad leg. On the good leg, no problem. I feel like this mobility problem is aging me and limiting me in what I want to do. I had a cortisone shot in the hip in the spring, and for 4 weeks I felt almost normal again. When it wore off, I felt worse than before. I'm considering a hip replacement soon, in the hopes that I can go back to being as active next year as I was last year.
75 is 75
Just got my full hip replacement October 4th this video definitely puts a bright spot in my dark times. I was in a car accident and couldn’t walk for a year so I gained weight and I always wanted to know how can I get my body back after a hip replacement thanks to you I know there is a way🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Fantastic info. I've been REALLY paranoid about my upcoming surgery and this makes me feel MUCH more confident.
I just got out of hip replacement surgery,,, for a year or so I thought I had a groin injury,, waited a year to heal from it cause groin injuries take forever to heal, due to the fact that you're always on your feet and you're always walking,, went to get it evaluated and come to find out I had bone on bone contact no cartilage at all in my hip,,, I was one of the lucky few that was walking the very first day during my physical therapy had no pain and everything went exceptionally well during surgery,, but as my doctor says,, I have to take it easy and not rush it,, I'm in good spirits tho 💪💯
This was a very good video. I am 53 and have had both hips replaced in a 3 year period. I am 1 year out from the last one and wanting to get back in shape. I had a very good surgeon but a very cautious one. You opened my eyes up to a lot of things that i can be doing that i was warned against. So, thank you for the advice and statistics. Very helpful.
How do you feel currently and how active are you? I'm 53 and was told I need left hip replacement, I'm very concerned because I am active and just not sure. It's scary
@@sabrinathomas9065 Hi, it's funny to have you ask me hip surgery. I work for the VA and have walked one of my supervisors and one of my Veterans thru the process in the last 6-8 weeks. (both are doing fine). Anyway, if you are like most people i have talked to, you are probably at the point that it hurts to move and hence you are less active. After your hip is replaced, you will go thru the healing process for a few weeks but will feel better than you do now. If you are active now and healthy and do the recommended rehab, you should be back to a normal life pretty soon. There were very few things i could not do after 6-8 weeks. After a few months life will return to normal. I was back out mowing, going out in the boat and just normal every day life. There are a few things you will have to give up like tennis, jogging, jumping off roofs! :) Things that really twist your hip socket and high impact things that will cause it to wear out to soon. Your young like me and i don't want to wear mine out and have another replacement any time soon. If you have a good surgeon, rehab like your supposed to and follow the bending and twisting guidelines, you will be back to doing all the things you love "without the pain" in no time. I watched everything i could find on TH-cam and that helped with most of my questions and fears. I hope this helped a little as long as it is. Don't waste another day in pain, get it done.
I am almost 74, 183 lbs, and 6'4". I have been to several surgeons to explore the anterior replacement of a right hip I am bone on bone for about 4 years. The doc I settled on knew that my passion was my Mazda Miata, which is a very small roadster. I initially saw him about three years ago and he knew I loved my sports car. He said it should not be a problem if I had the replacement done. Fast forward to this past January, I went back because I wanted to get it done before summer roadster driving and outdoor activities. This time he said (at the end of the exam) that I am a good candidate for the operation, but I should probably sell my roadster as dislocation would be a risk! I was shocked and told him so and canceled going on with the operation. So what do I do now? Look for a surgeon that does not think keeping my sports car would be wrong or just live on Mexoicam and Tylenol?
I have a sports car that was a struggle to get into before THR. I have had 2 anterior replacements, Sept. 2022/Oct. 2021 and returned to downhill skiing in March 2023. If I were you, consulting a physiotherapist to get coaching on the mechanics of how to safely sit in your roadster after your surgery and beyond is key. You and your surgeon do not want you to risk dislocation. Good luck.
I've had my total hip replacement about month ago in Egypt..I'm Egyptian...and I really thank you for the great information...for sure I will follow all your videos to get all the in informations about this issue..thanks again.
I'm post op day 11 from an anterior approach. It's unreal how quickly I've already recovered....I'm a semi pro beach volleyball player and gotta admit, I have every intention of returning to beach. I know it's considered a no-no but truly in beach volleyball there isn't as much impact as indoor. We shall see.....at 48 I'm in amazing shape, so I'm hoping it'll last!!
What an amazing attitude u have...i had mine done 5mnths ago and bac at work full blast..im very active amd athletic..but im 40 and it hasbt been easy..Best of wishes to u
Were you off of cane and everything at the 11 day mark?
@@justina2333 walker x2 days, cane x2 days, then nothing needed. It was such an unreal feeling to be pain-free and walking upright!
@@kristinecongram8234 That is fast! I'm day 10 and just got my hip flexor function back yesterday. So I'm making major progress now!
@@justina2333 good for you!! I was in the gym and the pool for 2-3 hours a day at day 10 postop. Playing beach volleyball again 3 months later. Fully recovered and playing back at high level now at 6 months. It's a game changer
I also have AVN, had my left hip done in March, and having my right one done tomorrow. My AVN was caused by continued use of prednisone deteriorating the bones/joints. The left operation went great and I'm optimistic that the right one will go even better. Prayer helps folks!
How you doing now?
@@bitbleed Absolutely great. It is like nothing ever happened. The Lord Jesus through the power of prayer and the skill of the doctors gave me a quick and easy recovery. I would recommend anyone get this done that needs it.
Anterior or posterior approach?
back side@@drnitish5
Thank you for your guidance. I live in Japan and had right hip replacement surgery 4 years ago. No problems as yet. BUT: doctors told me my artificial hip would last only 15 years. But that, I later came to know by self study, was based on polyethylene cups in the joint. My study told me that recent joints use cross-linked polyethylene, which supposedly last up to 5 times longer. That was a relief. BUT: doctors here here are still telling elderly people who are candidates for surgery to put it off to a later age because of the 15-year span.
Excellent. Thanks for sharing this information. I appreciate the manner in which you delivered the study findings and your personal views regarding this topic.
Thank you! I just had a simultaneous bilateral hip replacement and this video is one of the better info pieces on this subject. Thank you for the great insight.
Thank you so very much. I am 61 yr old male and recently found out my pain wasn't muscular but that I needed hip replacement. The fact that you have experienced this yourself adds a value and perspective that most other channels cannot. But the most valuable thing you project is confidence that all will be ok and pretty normal. I am just researching best surgery methods, materials, robotic assist etc. Do you have any info along those lines?
Thank you so much for these videos! Really gives me more confidence before my hip replacement due to AVN
Great info doc!! I think it all points to common sense and not trying to be an "over acheiver" with this new appliance. Thanks!! I'm looking forward to skydiving summer of 2023!! Surger will be soon....before the end of 2022. I'm 56......turning 57 in Nov '22.
Great video I am out 3 weeks doing good walking with my cane
Thanks from Europe, Romania. 60-th 🇷🇴👍🙏 8 months from surgery
As a person who has always loved exercise I was very reluctant to have this op. I am now on day 4 post op posterior approach. My surgeon said "limitations don't make a HUGE difference to outcomes" but also said "LISTEN to pain and be careful." He re-attached the piriformis muscle so that I would have early warning of pressure on the joint to dislocate. He also demonstrated the Charleston dance move ... lift knee in front rotate across the body foot up and back (I don't know the dance myself ...) but apparently that is how he put the new joint in so that would be the best way to get it out again. Useful to know. But surgeons vary with techniques so find out your own personal information!!! There are high risks of blood clots and this is not something to do on a whim. I loved getting fitter pre surgery with loads of meds and wish I had kept even fitter my whole life now. I did try but not hard enough I think. What is the Best Diet for Humans, Eran Segal, TH-cam. Keeping weight perfect is a good idea!! Good luck everyone.
Thank you for your comment. Could you please share with me what helped with pain to let you made the exercises before hip replacement ? Thank you very much
You have answered all the questions my surgeon kind of breezed over. I don't think he was even listening. Orthopods tend to prefer their patients unconscious.
I've seen three - rude -so will try again in the future
You did GREAT, please continue doing these so informative videos.
👏 wow.... he answered every question I could've thought of and more. Awesome . Thank You
I had bi-lateral hip replacements 2 years ago. Had one done on the first of the month, the other done on the first of the next month (I was impatient). In retrospect, I wish I'd waited a year before doing the second one. Rehabbing one is relatively easy (you shift weight to the remaining "bad" hip when in pain)....you don't have that option with both hips rehabbing and it's Vicodin around the clock for pain relief.
It's important to realize that Dr. Marc had his hip replacement done 11 years ago...he has a "second generation" prosthesis. We're now at "third generation" prostheses since 2017...these are ceramic-fused titanium. The good news is that these last 30 years (as opposed to 2nd generation 20 years). The bad news is that long distance running will add an additional 5% per year failure rate per year after 10 years. Ortho doc said "treadmill? unlimited running. cinder track (like at most high schools) unlimited running. Running on pavement? Not recommended...do one marathon if you have something to prove to yourself, but high impact running will wear out the ceramic covering faster than anything".
Finally, if you're getting your RIGHT hip replaced be very careful the first time you try driving a car...you have to re-learn the motion to move your foot from the brake pedal to the gas pedal and vice versa. It's a bit tricky.
Oh and get used to invasive pat-downs at airports. Your new hip will look like a concealed pistol on the scanner.
I had a total right hi replacement surgery April 17 2020 I’m still in a lot of pain during all the right exercises and still in physical therapy my bone throbs and bring me to tears any suggestions?
I enjoyed your video as I thought you were down to earth and totally honest about this subject. I t gave me a little more confidence as I head towards my imminent hip replacement - thank you!
I’m having my right hip replaced because of AVN on Monday the 18th of April. I’m somewhat stressed about it. After watching your video’s, I feel more confident in the surgery and recovery, thank you!
Hows the hip doing ?
Hello. 10 weeks ago I had posterior total hip replacement due to rapid onset degenerativre arthritis. I was quickly in a very poor way before the op. having been normally active 60 year old. A vrry painful 3+weeks has been hugely eased .. don't be anxious ! Walking is slowly building up .. don't be in a rush ! Mental treats and boosts are as important as physical ones I sense ...plan them for yourself ! You can't plan your physical recovery, you can only work at it, but you certainly can do some mental control , so call on your friendships and some outings!
My question are... for how long does the muscle around the incision area feel hard, swollen and sore ? My endurance is not increasing reliably .. am I over-ambitious for 10 weeks ? Having no-one to turn to for questions make this sort of site so helpful ...much appreciated. Thsnk you.
So glad I found your videos. My 20 yr old son has AS and will need a hip replacement soon. I'm so glad he will see there is hope for someone his age to get a shot at having a more of a normal life. Great videos! Thank you so much!
Thank you for this vid. Going into hip replacement with more knowledge helps me have more confidence!!
Could you make a video about stretching after a thr? I’m about 4 months out with no more restrictions and my hip, flexor and glutes feel really tight. I am also struggling to strengthen my replacement side without aggravating my other side that needs replaced. Any tips or advice would be helpful. Thank you for making these videos. It’s been really helpful and inspiring to see someone young and active continue to have an active life after a thr.
YES!!!!!
I third this!! My range of motion already limited now due to Hip dysplasia, arthritis, torn labrum. Scheduled for THR on 12/30. My question for the surgeon was “can u train for the splits after recovered?” They said yes, eventually... but what’s the real data here ... ballet and riding horses are everything to me. 😩
I don't do a whole lot of stretching. I'd check out my video on how I train for some insight as I do some dynamic stretching as part of my warm up.
I had a partial hip replacement almost 2 months ago. I was off meds with no walker in 4 days after coming home. I am fine. No pain. And able to do almost anything. I don't put on my shoes and socks yet. But I could if I wanted to. I just decided for me at 84 years old, it would be better to wait another month. I was very active up until I fell and broke my hip.
VERY VALUABLE!!! I was born with a hip dysplasia... I'm 21 years old. I think it's time for a total hip replacement on my left hip as the pain keeps interrupting with my day to day activities... I wanted to plan to play college soccer but if I do the surgery, I'll settle for just playing for fun because I believe I can handle that. I love to run
girl same here ! also 21 born with dysplasia and I’m finally getting a total hip in July
Thank you I feel better now ☺
I got THR on 2019.
I was told last week my other hip is going out, well all symptoms are the same. So soon to be 47
I thought this was it. How would I move around like that so I'm doing research should I put if off til I retired 🤔
But now u given me HOPE.
I'm currently working on losing weight 30plus. I'm not ready to give up on me 😎 just not yet. Thank you 😊
Good Video. I am 66 and will be having a total hip replacement in 2 weeks. I am hoping that in about 18 months I will be able to make a cross-country bicycle ride. Lots of repetitive motion ,day after day, but very low impact (as long as I don't fall).
Thanks, good video. I had a THR two years ago. I have a slightly longer left leg now. So when I squat my legs are slightly out of alignment now
I'm 5 weeks post my first total hip replacement (UK male 66yo) First, let me say a massive thank you for this excellent video. It was well thought out, superbly delivered and the content addressed exactly the many questions I had. I hope you are encouraged to continue delivering high quality content on this channel. My own surgeon is quite Conservative and has placed a number of restrictions for 6 weeks, 12 weeks and perhaps longer. However, he is a keen road cyclist (as I am) and I am hoping to return to after 12 weeks. Prof M (my surgeon) is doing research on robotic aided surgery and I would be interested 8n hearing your thoughts about the range of options available for surgery! Also, I do fret about the possibility of dislocation and wondered if you could tell your followers what happens if it occurs, how bad is it, and what intervention is needed to correct it? Many thanks once again.
The videos by Bob and Brad are very informative about dislocation
@@NoRegrets. Yes. I've wat had Bob n Brad.. great content and their delivery style is pretty unique and compelling!
So, have you been able to get back on the bike yet? I am hoping that I will be able to get back to bicycle touring after being healed up.
@@richardarendt7175 Hi Oh yes! I've been cycling since July and built up to 175km per week - 3 times a week - by late August. It all worked very well. Regards Peter
I had done total hip replcement surgery in 2023 due to covid vaccine diagnosed as Avn . Trust me guys do surgery from good doctors no need of worries about aftr surgery . Now it is 1 year 6 month im doing my workout from gym putting less weight ❤
im getting the operation in 3 weeks from now , 45 years old - was training like a machine for the year and a half before this. thought it was muscular pain at first , then went to doctor and they thought it was synaptic nerve. I kept trying to reduce training to recover but it just kept getting worse. After 6 months and two or three major dips where I could not put weight on my leg at all! - I finally went for x-rays and they found stage 4 AVN. I didnt want to accept that fate and wanted to try live with the pain and ride it out without surgery for as many years as possible.
That plan failed because my hip just kept getting much worse , very fast. I didnt even make it to the 6 month check up , I had to go in at 5 months. Dr showed me the x-ray and was trying to explain as best possible. I have total collapse and compacted bone. I have been using a walking stick every day.
It is very difficult to accept and I just want to continue doing as much fitness things as possible afterwards - well - things that wont reduce the life span of the parts.
So thanks for this video , I will watch and read much more to assist me to formulate a knowledge of what is truly allowed and where to draw the line.
I found out 3 years ago I had a collapsed hip on my left side due to avn and it was progressing on my right hip I was devastated had the left done August of 2019 and the right 5 weeks ago recovery is going good . I was limping and delayed the right side as long as I could until my Dr told me I was just torturing myself it’s amazing walking with no pain . You can live a active life with no pain and it feels so good to be active and not limping
@@ronaldsimmons5740 hi ronald , glad to hear from you, tomorrow is two weeks post surgery for me and im walking without any crutches or walking stick already! I did however suffer excruciating pain when i woke up from surgery and no medication helped , it was the longest 3 days of my life and then it eventually started to fade. I have no pain anymore praise god for that.
Great informative video, Doc. I'm a 44 PTA with a THR done 2 years ago. Doing great so far. Could you please address the conversation about the fact that these new hip replacements may last forever because of the use of new materials? There are videos of surgeons talking about this.
Thank you for sharing openly! 🙏
thank you for the Q&A...Total Hip replacement is in my near future and I have been concerned with being able to remain active in the gym....i enjoyed your common sense approach....I will be 53 in a few months and I am not ready to slow down yet
Thank you for sharing your experience.
LOVED this video!! I was recommended for me to get a bilateral ship replacement bc I have hip dysplasia... and I am really scared of the recovery process. I feel so young at 34 and thinking about this procedure. However, listening to your story, recommendations, and reading the comments below give me some hope that I will be ok. Wondering how hip replacement can affect pregnancy. I am considering starting a family soon as well and I am curious to learn more about how patients have coped with pregnancy challenges along with hip replacement recovery.
Anyways, thank you again!
Good luck to you.
It’s hard to have sex after hip replacement , it I’ll effect ur sex life .. good luck ,😊
I just had total hip replacement surgery 17 days ago feeling 55% going to my first post op next week ready to hit the gym b4 the end of the month and get back to work mid july feel my leg will get stronger
Thank you! I feel much better about my hip replacement now!
I am 20 years old. I've had hip dysplasia all of my life. Doctor had to construct a new hip socket (left side) to put the femur bone in higher up on my pelvis. This caused my left leg to be significantly shorter than my right, therefore causing a huge limp. Also was told I have arthrits in my hip which I can greatly feel every single day of my life (sucks), making it very hard/uncomfortable to walk. Also have very limited range of motion and cannot tie my left shoe/bend down on that side. Ontop of that, my right leg, I can only bend to 75 degrees. While these are all of my issues, I still love to ski. I am obsessed with skiing. Doctors have told me that if I get this hip replacement surgery I may never be able to ski again due to some potential risks. At this point, idk how I am skiing with a completely busted hip/knees, and feel like a replacement will only help. I am sick and tired of living with this issue because it also takes a huuuge toll on my mental health (insecure about my intense limp) and extreme discomfort in walking which completely destroys my daily mood and confidence since I am also a college student. Gonna see my doctor next month so will see what the plan is but I hope I can get the replacement surgery soon...parents want to wait until I am off their insurance, and then I can have it done lol (which will be another 5 years). No waay I am waiting that long....
I dislocated while walking and looking over my opposite shoulder as my extended leg. As well as many other times. I don’t have anything else going on besides the avn. The precautions are very important to some.
You didlocated many times ? Thank you
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Is it so painful if it dislocated?
Thanks. I'm 52 and just had my right hip replaced. I'm a brown belt in jiu Jitsu and plan on return to it when I can. This video makes me feel better about it, though it is frightening.
I am a 47 BJJ bown belt about to get my left hip replace I am curious are you back to training bjj
@@jsoeybean yes. I’ve been rolling fairly hard without issue but have avoided takedowns so far. I try to protect it but if I get into the roll…. My mobility is way better than before the surgery. Unfortunately the other hip is getting worse so I may have to do that one,too.
Very pleased to have found your channel.
The advice that you have provided on it is very useful. I'm about to go see a surgeon about a hip problem. It may be HIp replacement. I am a keen cross-country skier . It would be very useful if you could provide some comments on return to winter sports or references that I could look at. I have searched the net and there is very little sound advice
hi I'm 24 and was involved in an house fire which lead to me falling from 7.5 metres high. I've had a hip replacement in late Jan and am so happy with the information you have provided.
My doc thinks I will need one if I don’t heal but I need to know if you can walk after the surgery
@@connorfox9407 its been 7 months since my replacement i still cant walk for long periods of time and i have a limp which is annoying, i also cant cross my legs anymore, i have no idea how long it will take to fully heal and stuff
@@shanazakhtar8236 update I’m walking agian started walking 2 weeks ago but I can’t run or do high impact activities for a while
thats great news, do you have a limp at all?
Great video! I'm 37 and a Veteran and been diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis earlier this year. Due to COVID, many road blocks because of it. My left hip is worse than my right hip. Again, due to COVID, I couldn't have my left hip replaced but they recommended that I should have a core decompression on my right hip on August 14th of this year to prevent it from getting worse like my left hip. I had an appointment today at the VA and FINALLY, I'm scheduled to have my left hip replaced in 2 weeks, December 1st.
As you know how the pain is with Avascular Necrosis in the hips and it really sucks! Hard to walk, sit, sleep, drive, etc! I live in Houston, Texas and COVID is on the rise again so I PRAY that I'm able to have the surgery in 2 weeks because I've been hearing and reading about another lockdown here....
I'll be hoping for the best for you!
@@E3Rehab thank you very much!
@@AJFRESHONE how's your new hip
Had thr 2018. Yanks so much for your helpful concise answers. I keep searching for some of these answers and you have certainly answered them all. Thanks for your informative videos. Always look forward to watching
Excellent presentation. Addressed my concerns in a practical perspective.
I'm 34 and getting a hip replacement next month following about 7 months of pain from AVN as a result of high dose prednisone last year.
I was really looking forward to hunting this year after missing it last year- about how long after a total hip replacement would it be realistically safe to hike on relatively even terrain without assistance? My surgeon seems like a really good one.
Thank you so much for this video, it's extremely insightful for ppl with AVN, but would love to get more details from your experience, I'm 39, suffering bilateral hip AVN and considering the surgery, to gain more insight on your personal experience (because it's similar to mine), would be extremely helpful. Thanks again and good luck to you brother ❤
I'm getting ready to schedule my THR but so nervous about not being able to work out, I'm 36. My surgeon said no weight lifting and that really bummed me out 😞. These videos are making me feel better. How do you feel about hip thrusts and glute building workouts?
Thank you! Great video! Had my hip replaced a month ago and have precautions to follow for the first three months. But I was wondering if in 6 months or so I will be able to get back to working out on my waterrowing machine again. Some doctors say low impact rowing indoors is ok, some say it isn´t........Has anybody taken up rowing again after hip replacement?
Excellent advice. Any chance you could do a video on the difference in restrictions and recovery times between lateral/posterior, anterior and micro posterior(superpath). For example the superpath method :- surgery in the morning, out of hospital that evening, no restrictions, no possibility of dislocation. Posterior :- 5 days in hospital, 3 months off work(if physical) dislocatable. I have one of each of these operations on either side and the differences in function, restrictions and pain are significant.
I discuss the different operations in the blog.
@@E3Rehab The blog is great, but it doesn’t mention the SuperPath method that is the latest technology and which in my opinion and experience is miraculous.
Hi, can you please make a video about what is normal range after hip replacement? I am talking about after all precautions are lifted, and a year has gone by, what would normal range be front, sides etc. thanks.
You gave me the courage I need thanks a lot! From the Netherlands
Just turned 22 and had my right hip replaced due to avn and your vids have really been helping me with working out and really trying to exercise my new hip
I hope you crush all your goals!
Hi guys I'm Caleb from Eldoret Kenya I'm 16 and I'm supposed to go for a surgery next week its good to hear that it will be okay for me i hope so❤
Best wishes to you, Caleb!
I'll get in touch with you when I'm done for more tips thank you
This is extremely valuable information. I would love for you to do another Q&A of perhaps different questions pertaining to a THR. And thank you for your detailed blog post. Deeply grateful, thank you.
Thanks! I'll be doing a training vlog/Q&A next month!
Thank
You for the vid. Helps a lot. Going for my THR in a few months. Was a gymnast and a ballet dancer. I’m pretty worried that I won’t be able to do some of the basic ballet moves which I like to incorporate into my daily exercise routine. I have been always very active since the age of 8. And I love moving my body and physical activity. :)))))
Great info, thank you. 😊
Only video in YT that i actually felt HOPEFUL and made me energetic again. Am 24 and carrying AVN in both hip.
Best of luck!
Hey I’m 30 and have the same condition. Had my surgery a week ago
@@hell5torm all the best bro. How is your pain now?
@@narendra4214 well I'm still in the recovery stage, but my hip does feel like pre AVN. The surgery went really well, I was not looking forward to it at all. Recovery so far was been rapid and real easy since I'm still young and fit. Hope this makes you feel better about getting the procedure done