1995 had total right replacement age 50. During the following 25 years played racketball, rode horses, down hill skied and age 62 took up singles tennis. Age 75 had some parts replaced and still going strong.
@jack o'lantern I really do believe "pick the dr, not the procedure" . So many variables and opinions I found myself going nuts trying to make that decision. I read that quote somewhere and I do believe its valid and it helped me. I had hip replacement at 45 and while I really liked my Dr. my results were not ideal. He was highly regarded among his peers and in the community. He did not do the anterior approach, but I felt comfortable with him and I dont believe he did anything wrong but the bottom line is you just dont know how you will respond. No matter what they tell you, because all I heard was "oh, you will do great" considering the condition you are in. I was in excellent shape at the time. My recovery was horrendous. I was still using a walker after 6 weeks, not typical of a hip replacement and it really was about two years before i could say, oh yeah thats right i had my hip replaced. My body fat was low and in my legs must have been 2-3% if that. I almost feel that might have been more of a negative than positive. Everyone I know that was heavy or had a lot more body fat than I all remarkably better than I.Of course this anecdotal, but I almost feel like it might have been better to have some extras body fat, so pack some extra fat on ya before getting done. Who knows, certainly not me but making the decision you are going through now is difficult and I remember doing so. I feel for ya. If i had not like and trusted my doctor I can trell yopu I would be much more cynical and angry about the whole ordeal and that wouldn't have served anyone well. So, Thanks Dr Mark Heller.
I'm having total hip replacement 9/9/21. I suffer from PTSD, don't know if I'm going to be able to get through thiis. Was worried be fore I started watching this tapes now, I' totally freeked.
Had both done at 59 years-old 8 weeks apart the most easily done surgery ever I was walking 2 hours after. Little pain for 2 days only took ibuprofen total hip replacement. Cause. Arthritis in the socket. Be calm don't. Be scared
64 Just did Both side's Full replacement 19 Day's i'm walking no walker and no cane but right side more pain then left side but suk it up butter cup Thank you Lord for watching over my body while i sleep Good luck to you all ps i lost 70 lbs and exercised lots before surgery
My advice was to bridge ASAP, so I started the day I had my operation and have done it every day since, to date I am 4.5 weeks since the op, I am walking with out an aid, or a limp, I am riding my push bike every day for an hour and I turned 72 last may. This operation was one of the best things I have done. Don't put it off.
I have been living with my total hip done since 2000. I had it revised in 2017 and I can do everything except heavy squats. Do what you feel comfortable with, and don't be scared into a life with no activity.
Had a posterior THR 6 weeks ago. I'm walking comfortably with one crutch or stick 2Km daily, inside I'm starting to walk with no support at all. The best thing I did prior to surgery was to look at as many actual operations on TH-cam as I could. I was totally relaxed going into surgery and haven't looked back.
Hope this post helps someone out there.i was due for an anterior total hip replacement but just before I was to be wheeled into theatre my doctor said your leg seems to be more noticeable shorter than your right leg so I have decided it will be better to do the posterior approach as it will give us more room to do the hip and get your left leg the same length.this I thought was a bad start but I am pleased to report that all went well and I am now pain free.i was walking normally in 6 weeks without any aids and going upstairs with ease.i put this down to gods help ,I also did my best by doing gym work months before my operation losing excess weight any eating healthy I will never be able to repay my doctor and his team for what they have now given me so thankyou.
My doc was told I have leg length differential and scoliosis. He did the anterior approach and my leg length is way off. It's tilting my pelvis and causing nerve pain. I can't run. I have to wear a lift in my right tennis shoe (no flip flops or sandals bc the lift doesn't work in/on them). I told him I was a tennis player. I was going to remind him before surgery about my leg length and scoliosis but I never saw him. Didn't see him after either. Was blown off when I told them my right leg was shorter now. If I stand right it's about .5 to .75 of an inch off. I am so pissed. 😓
Had Bi-lateral staged THA, right weeks apart, in June and August, 2021. Had Anterior approach. No hip precautions. No pain..could sleep any way I wanted. Actually woke up to discover I had rolled into my left (surgical) side, about 3 nights after surgery, while sleeping. That freaked me out a bit. Anyway, Anterior Hip replacement was piece of cake, for me. Was walking a mile, with no came and no pain, 5 weeks post surgery, and went back to work at that time. Kudos to Dr. Tim Wagner, in Rochester,,NY.
I had left hip anterior surgery on 11/30/22. My hip pain had been about an 8 or 9, I basically could not do anything without a great deal of pain. This is in addition to a left knee that needs a replacement and chronic lower back pain. I would say my post surgery pain was about what I expected. It was well managed in the hospital and I went to rehab for 4 days where it was still well managed. Of course I did have pain, certain movements felt like 1,000 bees were stinging me all at once. Now home for 4 weeks, and with no precautions, I have been keeping up with my PT exercises (a must) and my pain is minimal. I would say that the worst part is getting comfortable sleeping but that is improving. It is a joy to have relief from the constant sharp pain. Thank you Dr. Alpaugh, great job!
Were you/are you still forced to sleep flat on your back with a wedge pillow (or equivalent) between your thighs/shins to force your legs apart? if so, for how long? (hope you don't mind me asking - I'm trying to figure out if I can tolerate post-op ... and I can handle "bees")
I am 67 and heading into my 5th week after posterior THR. Been without walker or cane since middle of week 3. I only used extra strength Tylenol for pain the first week. I am sleeping on my back and non surgical side with pillow between my knees. I do experience sciatica and thigh pain that will wake me during the night but sleep is getting better. I see PT 2xweek and of course do my at home exercises. I still have alot of discomfort in incision area but doc said by week 8 that should be mostly resolved. My advice is to follow your doctor's hip protocol and most importantly keep moving so you don't get stiffness.
I had anterior surgery, which is the best way to go - for a full hip replacement. The recovery is faster with better results. My physical therapy started on the third day after my surgery. On the first day of physical therapy, I was instructed to do the bridge exercises. It helps to build the muscle around your glutes, it has been 4 months since my surgery and I am doing very well. I was told I cannot ever return to running or jogging. However, I love hiking, walking, bicycling and lifting weights. Of course I had an outstanding physician who specializes in anterior hip replacement and knees. I am sure the hip replacement can come out of the joint by doing excessive sports, or jumping, running or possibly a surgical error, or a medical anomaly. Whatever the case it is man made and not God made. We need to be careful with our new hip. Anterior surgery has improved since this video was made. You need to look at the latest research in the last 5 years on anterior hip replacement. Thank you for the informative video, but please update it. Sent from my iPad
I'm sitting in the hospital right now. I just had a posterior hip replacement. In 2019, I had a posterior replacement. You have to follow the instructions! Good video.
finally after 3.5 years....no thanks to the covid.... full left side hip replacement, and after a week,,, i have tears of joy.. if you have any pain, get it done sooner than later. don't let them try to convince u that you are too young. get it done right away.. pain free now till the end of my life. i am currently 49 years old, my birthday is in june.
My husband had posterior hip replacement Friday 8/27/21 His pain was suicidal the first day Got a little better Saturday Sunday his pain is excruciating again Even his heal is hurting and the good leg😭😭😭
@@singinprofessor5260 I can absolutely relate. Day 8 post op of lateral thr..BRUTAL pain especially the first 3 days. Day 8 still not fun and very painful..at least able to sleep a little more. I cannot relate to anyone who says it’s just an uncomfortable surgery. Btw, I’m 47 and was a very active guy before my hip decided to become too painful to walk. Good luck to you!
@@anthonym8001 yesterday day 8 for me was horrible. I do not do well with the OxyContin gives me lots of gas and constipation and raises my blood pressure. Today, day 9, I hope things go better for me. 🙏🏼
Had a anterior THR in July 2019. The Doctor cleared me to go home three hours after surgery with ZERO restrictions. Recovery was a snap. Walking without a cane or crutches within 24 hours after surgery.
WOW that is what I needed, having right hip replaced 10/29. I'm 64 and not in good shape plus over weight. But this has snaped me into doing the best I can to change that. I'm sure I'm having surgery the way you did. Thank God for new technology and Dr that know this procedure. I have fallen too many times when hip gave out, bummer for sure. Good Luck in the future.
Wow ! I just had a posterior HR, after waiting over 2 1/2 years , so a lot of residual pain from arthritis . I admire you for being able to walk without cane/crutches so soon . How old are you ? I'm 79, and still using my walker , 25days post op.
Delores Torresan Delores, I'm 62 y/o, fairly fit and a little overweight and had the anterior approach. My surgeon said I was an ideal candidate for the THR. From what I can see on the different social media groups about Hip Replacement, recovery results are all over the place. Recovery from the posterior approach is much more difficult. You don't seem to be all that unusual. Hang in there and all the best. I hope you have a great holiday season.
Had my left a year ago ..fully recovered and did my right just before super bowl 2022...its going great..used a walker 1 day..switched to cane ...use cane sometimes after 6 days...hurts like hell for a couple days but starts fading soon..hurta less than before surgery...thank goodness for hip replacements..
Wife had surgery, everything went great, she is walking better in 4 days than she has for the last 2 1/2years. Thanks for the tips, glad to find useful video's like these....
Unfortunately I just had a post-operation hip dislocation. The worst that that’s ever happened to me. I’ll never forget that pain. Listen to these guys.
I am interested to hear how You dislocated Your hip replacement. How did You know You had done so? Could You walk? I am 12 weeks Into recovery and am so worried about dislocation. Best wishes to You. L.X🌹
@@lindaalger9720 Hi. Frankly I was in the bathroom and might have twisted the leg wrong while looking for something under the sink. The pain was indescribable, easily the worst thing that I’ve ever felt in my life. No, I could not walk, the leg was completely disconnected from my hip as it came out and then far up near my side. I hopped to the toilet to sit down and the pain was just overwhelming. We had to call an ambulance. That being said the occurrence of that happening I’m told is 1%. Best of luck to you.
I did Dr Chows method with unlimited range of motion, Superpath robotic surgery. It was the best on all four joints and 1 day in and out and 6 weeks for recovery at home. Perfect. I then went after surgery to Dance school after 6 weeks for rehab and stretching and normalizing gait.
After my anterior hip replacement, my physical therapist added isometric bridging to my exercise routine. I felt a sharp pain while doing the exercise so I stopped and searched the Internet. I landed here and learned that I should not do any. I have removed bridging from my routine and will share my new knowledge with my PT. Thanks, Bob and Brad!
Iv just had a hip replacement and my therapist told me to do the bridging exercise, but now after watching the video and reading your comment I will not do this part of the exercise routine.
Thanks for this, I am scheduled for my total hip replacement in 2 weeks and have been watching videos of them, my surgeon is performing the anterior approach, from what I've seen and read, I'm very happy about that!!
I’ll be having THR next month as well. Wishing us both all the best in the world. My fear is dislocation. I pray this never happens. I’ve been though enough.
@@bitbleed better, every day I get stronger and stronger. This was my 1st experience with surgery and was taken aback by the lack of strength I had and just the whole process of healing and all that goes with it. I feel empowered to face the second hip replacement as soon as my body is ready again. Thanks for asking🙏❤🌎
Great video. I had both of my hips done at once and was walking 4 hours after surgery. Walking up and down stairs on day 2 and back to work in 2 weeks (could have been earlier but I wanted to relax). Preparation before the surgery is the KEY to my success. Stretching out those hips and growing will make your recovery much easier.
@@akwolfson n Mr coker I join the club,i mean why people lie to much coz I had my both hips done coz of accident.but no way I could handle both together so took 7 month for second one.😄🤔🕵️
Thank u. hope your right, my mom just had the joint replaced. Great surgeon, doc Batian in Glendale ca . Walking, with walker, some pain etc.... but afraid she will never cook again.
@@justina2333 Small meal. Shes doing good, Trying to get her to wait and heal a bit before she starts going wild in the kitchen, sees the doc in a week for xrays, progress etc... thing is, I knew it was going to happen, she fell twice in April, By may, she fell a 4th time, that was it, She would not listen, told her to slow down, shes 88, Just hoping she heals up and continues to improve, God bless
@@timpenfield5 I had mine done 4 weeks ago and I'm exactly half your mom's age. Even for me it's not easy going. I had feelings like I made a terrible mistake doing this surgery. But i am improving day by day. I'm just young and impatient.
@@justina2333 My moms doing better than I thought, Very sorry this happened to you both. Doc say 6 months before shes back to normal, but therapist, nurse etc... all surprised at her progress, I am going to reply to your comment again, Gonna list all foods ,supplements, diet etc... that I am giving her, Vegan vitamin D3 and K vegan, avocado, spinich, baby kale, tofu, Sardines from Morroco,=only ones that taste good, salmon, milk, almond milk, cottage cheese, blueberries, That's all that comes to mind now, Stuff with calcium, maganisium, vitamins, vegan+none vegan
My complete hip replacement was entered from the SIDE, not the front or back. My Anterior precautions are: Not less than 90 deg. Do not cross mid-line. Keep toes and knees forward. Do not pull my leg out sideways with my muscles, but can pull my leg back to center with my muscles. Do not allow leg to draw behind. And no twisting.
My surgery was very successful. I have good range of motion and no pain. I'm going to physical therapy 2x a week to stretch and strengthen. I am 6 weeks post op and going back to work full time at my office job.
I had the same incision . My precautions were the same . I popped my hip out the front doing toe raises, 5 days post surgery with PT. Two months later I dislocated twice in 90 minutes. I didn’t even get off the exam table, when I dislocated twice.
In researching the surgical approaches for my hip replacement, I found 4 distinct surgical approaches. My objective was to find the optimal (from the patients perspective) procedure to restore function and recovery. The surgical approach I chose resulted in No movement restrictions and very rapid progression through physical therapy rehabilitation with very little physical discomfort post-surgery. I was driving within two weeks after surgery and achieved all of the PT goals in about half the time that the two approaches described in this video. It is important to note that my surgery was a bit more expensive than the traditional methodologies you describe but the elimination of dislocation risk alone was well worth that investment. The consumer should be made aware that there are, indeed, other options available to anyone. Unfortunately, finding them frequently requires independent research which the primary care physician may not know or may not suggest.
I was told to add bridging as one of the exercise!!! It kinda helps relief my backache, but since you mentioned its a no no, guess l gotta stop doing it. I had a right hip replacement 5 months ago by the way.
This video is 8 years old. How exercises for recuperation change. I just had a posterior total hip replacement, and the 7th and last exercise I have been instructed to do is the BRIDGING exercise !! Go figure !!!
Make that half a dozen plus one re dislocation of hip after hip replacement surgery. Play it safe even if you feel great shortly after surgery. Thank you for your great information but NOW YOU TELL ME!! Take care.
3/17/23 I had anterior hip surgery 2/15/23. The very next day, the hospital physical therapist gave me a sheet of exercises to do, one of which was bridging, which I have done about 30x every day since then. Have recommendations changed for this exercise? Thank you for posting this, my comment is not to disparage you.
What are the precautions for a surgery that was cut on the lateral side of your leg? Originally, I was told some of the precautions that you mention for posterior and anterior. Thanks for the help!
My surgeon recommended I don't do those things they are talking about for around 6 weeks and he was correct cause I was able to do those things somewhere around 8 weeks . I believe it took 8 weeks for me due to me still being on meds for my RA which slowed the healing process ; that was for hip #1 . For hip #2 I stopped my RA meds before and don't plan on getting back on them till after eight weeks ; it has been two weeks now . Actually after hip #1 surgery I wasn't able to lay on that hip until after three weeks but after hip #2 I was able to lay on that hip within a week and half . That is why I believe my RA meds slowed down the healing process . I believe this hip #2 will be healed in 4 weeks . I'm able to articulate this hip at two weeks similar to hip #1 at 8 weeks . Even though after hip #1 replacement hip #2 still needed replacing I can compare the healing processes of both hips .
I had left hip replacement in May 2022. X-Rays shows everything looks great, I still walk with a lump. I am 72 years old. Surgeon told my husband that in replacing my hip it was flat as a pancake.
I had right THR in August 2020. I mentally prepared for the surgery by watching these videos AND TH-cam videos of actual surgeries. Unfortunately, the next day after surgery they found an embolism in my lung and a clot in my frmoral artery. YIKES! Thank God I had good doctors. Fast forward to now: I am having trouble with balance and can't get onto my motorcycle or horse yet. I suppose that the issue of my left knee needing replacement might be compounding the problem with balance.
I’m going on 01/19/22 for my right hip replacement. Been hobbling around since 2006 with a sore hip. I’m to the point now I can barely walk. I just turned 54 last week
@@stagehand9002 Take a deep breath - you are about to say goodbye to the NAG. Had mine done last June and never really in any pain except for the stitches in my butt. I knew the NAG left as soon as I opened my eyes as they were wheeling me out of recovery. But the NAG now lives in the right hip and will be fired on March 1 and I cant wait. I just hope this COVID crap does not get in the way. Good Luck to you and I will think of you and imagining how ecstatic you are going to be.
I recently had anterior approach hip replacement surgery, on the 2nd physical therapy session, less than a week from the surgery, my therapist had me do bridges, where I raised my hips off the mat.
@@juneschalit5531 yes, u dont have to keep it dead center, just dont go out side of ur outer thighs, with ur head. As far as getting in and out of the car, my surgeon sent me to a prehab class, before the surgery, where they teach u how to use ur walker, how to get in and out of the car, stepping up on curbs, etc. I never had an issue. I was climbing stairs the same day as my surgery, without the walker, I dont recommend that, follow ur Dr. Instructions, but I'm only 48, and wanted to push myself. If u really want to see what they're going to do, there are videos, on TH-cam, that show the full surgery, both approaches too, the anterior approach, being the preferred one. But if ur a bit squeamish, I wouldn't watch, I watched both, before my surgery, so I knew exactly what they were going to do. I hope things go well for u, I think u will be happy with the results, dont worry too much, the actual surgery was a breeze. Oh, there is one more thing, I had out patient surgery, I was home 2 hours after the surgery, but before they let me go home, they made me walk, to the bathroom, and urinate, which I did, no problem, there was a nurse behind me, while I used the toilet, as soon as I finished, I passed out, came to about 5 min later, in a wheelchair, back at my bed. This is a normal reaction, it doesn't happen to everyone, but they didnt tell me about it, but were prepared, with a wheelchair, in case it happened. Since ur having both done, it may be different for u, and I dont know if u will be outpatient, or staying for a day or so, ur experience may be different. Even with the dislocation, it was, overall, a great experience, I'd do it all again tomorrow. I had my surgery in Jan. 14 2020, I dislocated on Jan 26 2020, but today, just a few months later, I can run, jump, ride bikes, and do most everything I did when I was younger. Good luck! Take care!
That is so helpful! Thankyou!I am having my op next week here in Greece....we don't get a lot of advice so I am picking tips up on internet! Thanks again.x
Love your tutorials. Had posterior hip replacement surgery done with robotics. I've had to really watch myself when sitting properly and while in bed trying to stay uniformed as to not dislocate. 6 weeks in and walking with cane outside and walking a lot without cane inside. Hasn't been an easy ride for me as i still have some pain and trying to cope with sleeping on my back! ( side sleeper all my life till now) but taking small steps to recovery. Will need other hip done too...yikes.
Thank you so much for this. I had a full, posterior hip replacement 4 years ago. I understand the precautions after surgery but it is the longterm considerations that I always grapple with. I am cautious with some yoga positions. I will be having the other hip replaced in the future.
I’m 34 and broke my hip few days ago. Had screws put in. I didn’t fall just jumped on my leg and it snapped. No doctor knows how my hip broke at such a young age.
I had both my hip joints replaced. Left hip in 2022, and mu tight hip in 2024 , so i am now taking all the time necessary to recover from the surgery , as i Hope that if all Is going as planned i Hope my hips Will last for at least the next 20 yrs or so.as i have suffered enough .
Much better vlog boys. No bullshit and straight to what we need. Well done. Keep up this style of vlog please because we'd nearly given up on you. This is serious stuff for us sufferers and we are of course very involved in getting it right. NB: The tip that two patients dislocated their hip replacements by sliding into and out of restaurant booths is EXACTLY what we need to know. Please keep this sort of everyday information up. GUYS WHEN YOU ARE APPROACHING DISLOCATION SURELY YOU CAN FEEL THAT ABOUT TO HAPPEN? EITHER IT HURTS OR YOU FEEL UNUSUAL PRESSURE? SURELY?
You should cover the anterio-lateral procedure. Superior to the anterior or posterior procedures. Less opportunity for nerve damage and MUCH faster recovery.
Fantastic explanation And would be WAY MORE beneficial to patients post op! It would;ve saved me from dislocating mine 7 times if it were shown like this .Whereas a drawing is easy to understand for the person explaining it while the patient doesnt always grasp the concept of the rendering that is verbally explained ...Asimple demonstration will save thousands of people from excruciating pain..(my first dislocation was exactly like you demonstrated i bent over in a seated posistion to pick up a remote or phone and it felt like a cartoon of the springs in a clock exploding out of a clock and it hurt worse than anyone could explain...And i still had to get to a car to go to the ER it feels like the ball from the joint is riding up inside your skin even with your belly button..Being that this is old I doubt Bob or Brad will see this but if this helps even 1 person then it was well worth my time!
I am sorry to hear that and i gope you had passed this accident safely, i am 4 weeks post op and i will take your comment into consideration. Please join the Facebook group total hip replacement forum you wil find us therex
I had the same experience, John. I am a 78-year-old female and had a fall and had to have hip replacement posteriorly. After about two weeks, I was just sitting on the couch and stood up and it displaced and I could not move at all. The pain was horrifying. The orthopedist just had another doctor perform conscious sedation and did a manipulation of my leg to get it repaired. I was then discharged and, no more than 4 hours later, the hip dislocated again. I went to the ER again and then the original orthopedist did a 4-hour surgery on my hip. I am so worried now it will happen again. I am strictly abiding by the restrictions. What I don't understand is how the hip dislocated a second time after me being home from the hospital only 4 hours. Hope you are well, John.
Iam 62 years old. Had full Lateral approach on my left hip 5 years ago. recovery was long painfull but normal after 4 months with walker and cane. Just had full anterior approach on my right hip. Iam normal walking without a cane after 4 weeks. Raked the leaves , shovelled the snow. My Physio has been cancelled. Anterior procedure does NOT cut muscles or tendins. only way to go.
wish we would have seen this video prior to my hubby full replacement. Anterior surgery 9/4, disclocated 9/27, dislocated 10/28. now 3 choice, 1. do exactly what you said about turning the leg and foot out (both times he was sitting and thinks thats what he did) be focused on this for 2-3 months. 2. Wear a awful brace 3. back to surgery
You have to be smart with what you do my hips are going strong twenty years now...i had to have a revision a year after the original on my left but that was because the stem was too small. The revision was only 10 percent weight bearing which was the hardest thing. I was 37 when I had them.
Im a 55 YO. Just had a posterior THR surgery 4 weeks ago and although I had some physio, most of what you explained wasn't taught to me. I've done a few of the 'not to dos' subconsciously and now I'm so scared.
Am 56 --- had total anterior hip replacement Wednesday Nov 18th and came home Thursday Nov 19th. Had a spinal block and sleeping aid instead of general anesthesia. That was excellent. Don't remember a thing. Was up and walking 3 hours after surgery. Wanted to walk more but there weren't enough nurses to help me. It's a totally different kind of pain now. It burns or stings. Skin feels tight. The only thing I'm concerned with is, I have (had) arthritis in both hips but the left one was the one that crippled me up. Now that that was replaced, the right one hurts like never before. Am anxious to find out why. I hope it's just temporary but I think when he put the rod in, it might have evened out my pelvis and now there's more pressure on the right side. That's only a guess. But overall, I'd do this again without hesitation.
I had the Anterior like you and was recovering quickly until I discovered 2 1/2 Months later the incision, burns, , I discovered that Salonpas Lidocaine patch's and the cream really help and then cover incision with 3M Micropore tape . Also gently massage with organic coconut oil to make more pliable.
I feel the same thing. My right leg was 7/8” longer than my left, and the socket was shallow and didn’t “cover” the femoral head (ball) well which meant there was additional looseness or motion. So my running and lifestyle/active were part of what wore it out/no cartilage left in the joint before surgery. My ortho and I discuss leveling the legs a little, not a complete evening up, so I wouldn’t have to adapt as far as my spine was concerned. Now my left hip has had an occasional sharp pain and click on two or three occasions, which alarmed me, because that snapping going up stairs, or getting out of a chair the first couple of steps was how my right hip felt, and it worsened before I got the MRI with dye that gave us the best information on what was going on, and it was “bone on bone.” Re: your pain on the unoperated one...depending on how far post op you are, if you were like me, I limped quite a bit at first, and wound up putting a lot more weight on my left leg, than my right ( the operated one) and therefore it has more responsibility and probably is tiring. I’m hoping those couple of pinches don’t turn into the excruciating pain I had i my right hip before I had surgery. I am not in the mood for anymore disability and want to get back to my active lifestyle. So I’m hoping my left one will calm down now that I’m walking normal strides with my right. Yes, the leveling of the pelvis may be fatiguing the one that had less responsibility in the your strides. You’re 3 yrs post-op, I wonder how that all turned out.
Ok from my experience as these guys don't respond , I will tell you all this . I have just had my 2 nd hip replacement ( 3 weeks ago ).the 1 st was 2 yrs ago on my right side , I am not fitness nut but do move a lot ( in bits as im no spring chicken ) but I do keep moving / then sitting ( due to bad back , mostly ) then moving again . Now that hip is brilliant I can actually sit on my chair and put that foot up on the chair and rest my elbow on my knee with no problem at all , I threw the crutches away 2 weeks after the op when I had this op done and never looked back. Ok 2 nd hip replacement ( left leg ) 3 weeks post op now .I'm still using elbow crutch ( 1 only ) no problem or pain getting in / out of bed .I can take a few " normal steps " but also use crutch for support not balance when needed. to be honest Im not sure if im doing too much or not enough. Ive cooked , vacuumed house etc , all from day 2 of coming home. I went in Monday at 9 am , I was back home 1.30 pm Wednesday..I will admit I am being a little more cautious with this one as I'm hoping for a strong hip like the last one at the end of the day. In saying that after 3 weeks ( yesturday ) I pick stuff up from floor , I know I shouldnt but do bend more than 45 degrees sometimes. Did not do physio after surgery after either op as I get more done at home , movement wise and my physio agreed so he just told me what I should make sure I do and I did that at home...Anyway both hips done , never thought this would happen to me but hey I guess I'm just lucky lol .
Your first hip probably done the old way more invasive more cutting. The second hopefully the newer way. So much better. Pray mine goes well Tuesday. I don't want to fall anymore!
I had my total hip replacement don't 29 July 2021, I'm 40 years old.. Day 3 I could shower myself get in and out of a hospital bed and quite mobile. Day 4, I went home not in excessive pain, just uncomfortable getting in out of bed as they are alot lower. But today I'm in excruciating right knee pain, worst my body's felt post op..did you have any knee pain, besides that I'm very happy..
I need both of my hips replaced as well, but they’ve recommended one at a time, possibly 6 weeks apart. I’m getting apprehensive the closer it gets. Were yours done at the same time? Eeek
Thank you for this video. After I get cleared by cardiology I'll be having a THR on my left hip and after that heals, will be looking at my right side. These precautions are beneficial. I don't want to be in any more pain than normally comes with having surgery.
deezingo , I just had THR on the 6th of June and I am in rehab as I speak, but 1question you said that they were looking into your other hip to make sure that it is okay do you suggest I should do that also because I had both knees replaced @ the same time because they were both messed up from arthritis so I might need to have my left hip checked out to make sure it's ok huh ?
I was told after my Anterior hip replacement was completely healed, I can move without restrictions of any kind. Were you referring to only during the time it was healing?
What I find confusing is, I have interviewed two surgeons that do anterior approach and they say no precautions are necessary after surgery and no rehab! ZERO! Maybe things have improved since this video was made in 2014. Unless the info my surgeons gave me the wrong info, maybe you should update this video. Love your channel, though!
@@sheriftawfik471 Yes if you do yoga. Forward bends and twists are a big part of my practice. Also hip openers like pigeon pose. None of this would be allowed if I followed this advice five years post surgery. I got my hip replaced so I could go back to doing what I loved!
@@julieannemontagano3194 Hi Julie, I've just had complete hip replacement (prosterior) and am struggling to understand if I'll be able to go past that 90 degree limit of movement in the future for forward bends, childs pose etc, are you able to do those ?
@@lewissimo How long ago was your surgery? You have to wait until your physiotherapy allows you to bend. I was told NEVER to do any warrior poses but one of my yoga instructors had both hips done (one twice) and she was able to move in and out of these poses with no difficulty. I can't remember how soon after my surgery I was able to do them too but it might have been around the six month mark where I felt confident enough to try. Just keep moving, do your physio exercises every day, 2-3 times a day and you will get there. I should add that I was working with a trainer right up until my surgery to ensure that I was as strong as I could be. My brother was the same and he cycled 18 miles four weeks after his posterior replacement! Good luck.
Just seeing you pop out that joint made me sweat ! I have had a posterior double replacement in the last 4 months! I’m scared stiff of dislocating- my physio didn’t even tell me I shouldn’t do breast stroke swimming because of the possibility of hip displacement ☠️
SO helpful to delineate between the anterior and posterior approaches. My 2nd hip replacement was the anterior approach and I was confused on what was OK and what was not OK. Thanks! The exercises on your other hip replacement videos are great too. Thanks!
But you should have a list written down with what are your restrictions. You should have asked. It's not late . You didn't have physical therapy ? They also tell to patients about restrictions..
I had left hip replaced (right is fine) I have been living with a right knee problem for years which has caused me to limp slightly putting more weight on the left hip for years. Question: could the right knee be the reason the hip socket/ball was in such bad condition?
@@julianolucca4202 hi there. I’m doing just fine thank you… incredible result from having the surgery. No more pain! I hope you’re doing well too, just hang in there. Mine was 10 months ago.
Thank you Susan, I'm 3 weeks post-op. Today when going up stairs I felt a strain I accidentally pushed past the position I shouldn't have and was worried I've damaged the joint. Just went for a walk it feels OK. I will have to take more care.
@@julianolucca4202 I went thru that too … many times worried I did damage but never did. I was told you’d know it if you did. I guess it’s normal to overreact but they’ll be taking X-rays on follow up visits with your surgeon so you’ll be reassured. I hope all goes well with your recovery & physical therapy., before you know it you’ll hardly think about it anymore! Feel free to reach out if I can help!
And when you say no hip flexion greater than 90 etc. etc. no crossing the legs etc. tetra no bridging etc. tetra for how long? Do you mean for the rest of your life? Or just until you feel better? What if you want to do yoga again?
just had my right hip done sure path procedure no restrictions walked out in 4 hours 10 days later I've been to 4 physical therapy walking the dog around the block just gotta keep positive and work out everyday. if you have any questions hit me up
Just wondering if you had anterior approach? Someone mentioned that hip felt funny after. Am having both hips done in 3 months. After reading some of these posts,am very nervous now. Would appreciate your input
@@juneschalit5531 they made a 6" cut on my side didnt touch the muscle then a little cut under my butt cheek put a couple extra screws I w as s walking same day no restrictions
I'm 76 and in terrible pain when I move. Had left hip done 14 yrs ago. Dont recall it being terrible. Now I'm afraid. Do t think I'll be successful and read g these texts from people in their 40s and 50s isn't helping. May not get it done and just grit my teeth and drag along for what remains of my life. Maybe I wo t last long. You never know! 😁
Yha so far so good,gotta keep stretching just took the dog for a 1/2 mile walk and did a little work out in the back yard.I gotta remember not too over do it though
what about lateral? Just had it 4 days ago .OMG this recovery! The restrictions! THE PAIN!! Im a Nurse 24 Years And have had several surgeries nothing like THIS pain,,,
One year ago (Dec 2020) I had Septic Arthritis. I was on a drip in hospital for 10 days. When discharged I expected everything to return to normal. I was wrong. I was fit and slim and could go upstairs 4 at a time at aged 56yrs. I used to play football for 2 pubs. But, now I am like a 70yr old. I drag my left leg behind me and limp like crazy.. The pain in my hip is very bad and life destroying. I have 2 boys aged 9yrs and 12yrs and I can no longer do ANYTHING with them. My doctor told me I need a hip replacement and that I can expect to have it done sometime after next January 2023. So, still another 11mths to go. It seems so far away. My 2 boys will be then at an age where they no longer want to play football or do anything with dad. I walk to work everyday & am a shadow of the man I used to be. A hip replacement is now the main goal of my life. Please god perform some miracle and fix my hip or shorten the waiting list for me. We British are so proud of our NHS but I have no idea why . . . Its really appalling. I have never in my life wanted ANYTHING the way I now want a hip replacement. I will wait patiently because beggars cannot be choosers.
Same thing going on over here in Canada; socialist healthcare as well. Took forever to even see the surgeon, who was terrifically vague about wait times, though his secretary's answering machine says "don't call us, we'll call you, and the wait is 18-24 months". So I had a mini-breakdown in his office, because I'm 50 with a teen still at home and elderly parents. Doubtful he gave a rat's ass, but I said I don't think I can make it through two more years of this relentless pain. Had the right one done within weeks pre-Covid...it sure messed everything up. Look at the cancer patients with delayed treatments. Fingers x'd you get in earlier than next year. I've had so many dark nights of the soul that every new day of agony I'm wishing was my last. This is just existing, not living.
@@oliviamartini9700 I feel for you, Olivia. I do hope things get done and you are back up and fit again. I have one goal . . . GET MY HIP FIXED. Everything else is very much of secondary importance. I can hardly even put out the recycling. I want one thing in life right now . . . a repaired hip. It does look as though it's quite a way off though.
@@littleenglander.5029 Thanks so much. Sometimes just a few kind words make all the difference. I'm guessing you're very like me, and gritting your teeth bravely while everyone around you lives their lives. People don't understand unless they're in the same circumstances, how could they? But chronic pain does make one snappish and irritable. The bright side is that it CAN be fixed, if we can make it through this torture of waiting. I wish the very best for you too, dear fellow sufferer, and please let us know how things go for you. If you want to vent, I'm here to listen. Hell, I'm not going anywhere!
@@oliviamartini9700 I am in Britain. Our health service is the NHS. It is treated like a religion in Britain. NOBODY CRITICISES THE NHS. But it is actually quite poor especially since COVID. If you have an accident (car or fell off a ladder etc..) and are taken the hospital they fix it there and then. But if you go hospital with an infection they deal with the infection and you are then discharged and then join a long list for surgery. Crazy really. That's what happened to me. I am now on the waiting list. But if a guy falls off a ladder tonight and an ambulance is called he will go to hospital and straight to surgery. CRAZY. I know what you are thinking "why don't you sit on the ground and say you fell and get it done immediately? " . I have thought of that but it will come up on the computer "on waiting list" and they will just send me on my way. Madness.
Restrictions are for the first 6 weeks, then at a follow up appointment they do x-rays to see how the hip is healing. If all is well then they say you can do what you want. But they will prescribe PT sessions for you to go to very soon after surgery, getting the muscles back in shape is important
1995 had total right replacement age 50. During the following 25 years played racketball, rode horses, down hill skied and age 62 took up singles tennis. Age 75 had some parts replaced and still going strong.
Which approach did you did?
Which doctor did the procedure?
@jack o'lantern I really do believe "pick the dr, not the procedure" . So many variables and opinions I found myself going nuts trying to make that decision. I read that quote somewhere and I do believe its valid and it helped me. I had hip replacement at 45 and while I really liked my Dr. my results were not ideal. He was highly regarded among his peers and in the community. He did not do the anterior approach, but I felt comfortable with him and I dont believe he did anything wrong but the bottom line is you just dont know how you will respond. No matter what they tell you, because all I heard was "oh, you will do great" considering the condition you are in. I was in excellent shape at the time. My recovery was horrendous. I was still using a walker after 6 weeks, not typical of a hip replacement and it really was about two years before i could say, oh yeah thats right i had my hip replaced. My body fat was low and in my legs must have been 2-3% if that. I almost feel that might have been more of a negative than positive. Everyone I know that was heavy or had a lot more body fat than I all remarkably better than I.Of course this anecdotal, but I almost feel like it might have been better to have some extras body fat, so pack some extra fat on ya before getting done. Who knows, certainly not me but making the decision you are going through now is difficult and I remember doing so. I feel for ya. If i had not like and trusted my doctor I can trell yopu I would be much more cynical and angry about the whole ordeal and that wouldn't have served anyone well. So, Thanks Dr Mark Heller.
I'm having total hip replacement 9/9/21. I suffer from PTSD, don't know if I'm going to be able to get through thiis. Was worried be fore I started watching this tapes now, I' totally freeked.
@@judir.4437 i'm having ptsd.I should have it done.The pain as it is now is do debilitating.Good luck!!
What type of hip you put?
Had both done at 59 years-old 8 weeks apart the most easily done surgery ever I was walking 2 hours after. Little pain for 2 days only took ibuprofen total hip replacement. Cause. Arthritis in the socket. Be calm don't. Be scared
64 Just did Both side's Full replacement 19 Day's i'm walking no walker and no cane but right side more pain then left side but suk it up butter cup Thank you Lord for watching over my body while i sleep Good luck to you all ps i lost 70 lbs and exercised lots before surgery
My advice was to bridge ASAP, so I started the day I had my operation and have done it every day since, to date I am 4.5 weeks
since the op, I am walking with out an aid, or a limp, I am riding my push bike every day for an hour and I turned 72 last may. This operation was one of the best things I have done. Don't put it off.
I have been living with my total hip done since 2000. I had it revised in 2017 and I can do everything except heavy squats. Do what you feel comfortable with, and don't be scared into a life with no activity.
You are limited no running, no jumping no sky diving.
What was your approach after revision ? Really we can do anything after a while ? Thank You.
Thr is limited consult the top five hr surgeons. I have hr no revisions.
Had a posterior THR 6 weeks ago. I'm walking comfortably with one crutch or stick 2Km daily, inside I'm starting to walk with no support at all. The best thing I did prior to surgery was to look at as many actual operations on TH-cam as I could. I was totally relaxed going into surgery and haven't looked back.
I have learned so much from the most famous physical therapists in the world, in my opinion. Bob and Brad, many thank.
Hope this post helps someone out there.i was due for an anterior total hip replacement but just before I was to be wheeled into theatre my doctor said your leg seems to be more noticeable shorter than your right leg so I have decided it will be better to do the posterior approach as it will give us more room to do the hip and get your left leg the same length.this I thought was a bad start but I am pleased to report that all went well and I am now pain free.i was walking normally in 6 weeks without any aids and going upstairs with ease.i put this down to gods help ,I also did my best by doing gym work months before my operation losing excess weight any eating healthy I will never be able to repay my doctor and his team for what they have now given me so thankyou.
Thank you !!
My doc was told I have leg length differential and scoliosis. He did the anterior approach and my leg length is way off. It's tilting my pelvis and causing nerve pain. I can't run. I have to wear a lift in my right tennis shoe (no flip flops or sandals bc the lift doesn't work in/on them). I told him I was a tennis player. I was going to remind him before surgery about my leg length and scoliosis but I never saw him. Didn't see him after either. Was blown off when I told them my right leg was shorter now. If I stand right it's about .5 to .75 of an inch off. I am so pissed. 😓
2 weeks post-op. Please what ever you do , do not pivot your foot our turn your body to the right are left. Keep your foot straight!!! Great video.
Had Bi-lateral staged THA, right weeks apart, in June and August, 2021. Had Anterior approach. No hip precautions. No pain..could sleep any way I wanted. Actually woke up to discover I had rolled into my left (surgical) side, about 3 nights after surgery, while sleeping. That freaked me out a bit. Anyway, Anterior Hip replacement was piece of cake, for me. Was walking a mile, with no came and no pain, 5 weeks post surgery, and went back to work at that time. Kudos to Dr. Tim Wagner, in Rochester,,NY.
I had left hip anterior surgery on 11/30/22. My hip pain had been about an 8 or 9, I basically could not do anything without a great deal of pain. This is in addition to a left knee that needs a replacement and chronic lower back pain. I would say my post surgery pain was about what I expected. It was well managed in the hospital and I went to rehab for 4 days where it was still well managed. Of course I did have pain, certain movements felt like 1,000 bees were stinging me all at once. Now home for 4 weeks, and with no precautions, I have been keeping up with my PT exercises (a must) and my pain is minimal. I would say that the worst part is getting comfortable sleeping but that is improving. It is a joy to have relief from the constant sharp pain. Thank you Dr. Alpaugh, great job!
Were you/are you still forced to sleep flat on your back with a wedge pillow (or equivalent) between your thighs/shins to force your legs apart? if so, for how long? (hope you don't mind me asking - I'm trying to figure out if I can tolerate post-op ... and I can handle "bees")
I am 67 and heading into my 5th week after posterior THR. Been without walker or cane since middle of week 3. I only used extra strength Tylenol for pain the first week. I am sleeping on my back and non surgical side with pillow between my knees. I do experience sciatica and thigh pain that will wake me during the night but sleep is getting better. I see PT 2xweek and of course do my at home exercises. I still have alot of discomfort in incision area but doc said by week 8 that should be mostly resolved. My advice is to follow your doctor's hip protocol and most importantly keep moving so you don't get stiffness.
I had anterior surgery, which is the best way to go - for a full hip replacement. The recovery is faster with better results. My physical therapy started on the third day after my surgery. On the first day of physical therapy, I was instructed to do the bridge exercises. It helps to build the muscle around your glutes, it has been 4 months since my surgery and I am doing very well. I was told I cannot ever return to running or jogging. However, I love hiking, walking, bicycling and lifting weights.
Of course I had an outstanding physician who specializes in anterior hip replacement and knees. I am sure the hip replacement can come out of the joint by doing excessive sports, or jumping, running or possibly a surgical error, or a medical anomaly. Whatever the case it is man made and not God made. We need to be careful with our new hip.
Anterior surgery has improved since this video was made. You need to look at the latest research in the last 5 years on anterior hip replacement. Thank you for the informative video, but please update it.
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I'm sitting in the hospital right now. I just had a posterior hip replacement. In 2019, I had a posterior replacement. You have to follow the instructions! Good video.
finally after 3.5 years....no thanks to the covid.... full left side hip replacement, and after a week,,, i have tears of joy.. if you have any pain, get it done sooner than later. don't let them try to convince u that you are too young. get it done right away.. pain free now till the end of my life. i am currently 49 years old, my birthday is in june.
My husband had posterior hip replacement Friday 8/27/21
His pain was suicidal the first day
Got a little better Saturday
Sunday his pain is excruciating again
Even his heal is hurting and the good leg😭😭😭
@@singinprofessor5260 They have to help with his pain
@@singinprofessor5260 that’s terrible!
@@singinprofessor5260 I can absolutely relate. Day 8 post op of lateral thr..BRUTAL pain especially the first 3 days. Day 8 still not fun and very painful..at least able to sleep a little more. I cannot relate to anyone who says it’s just an uncomfortable surgery. Btw, I’m 47 and was a very active guy before my hip decided to become too painful to walk. Good luck to you!
@@anthonym8001 yesterday day 8 for me was horrible. I do not do well with the OxyContin gives me lots of gas and constipation and raises my blood pressure. Today, day 9, I hope things go better for me. 🙏🏼
Had a anterior THR in July 2019. The Doctor cleared me to go home three hours after surgery with ZERO restrictions. Recovery was a snap. Walking without a cane or crutches within 24 hours after surgery.
And three months out from surgery, I have resumed running. The running isn’t coming easily but it coming along albeit slowly.
WOW that is what I needed, having right hip replaced 10/29. I'm 64 and not in good shape plus over weight.
But this has snaped me into doing the best I can to change that. I'm sure I'm having surgery the way you did. Thank God for new technology and Dr that know this procedure. I have fallen too many times when hip gave out, bummer for sure. Good Luck in the future.
Nancy Hunt good luck. You sound like you have tremendous drive.
Wow ! I just had a posterior HR, after waiting over 2 1/2 years , so a lot of residual pain from arthritis . I admire you for being able to walk without cane/crutches so soon . How old are you ? I'm 79, and still using my walker , 25days post op.
Delores Torresan Delores, I'm 62 y/o, fairly fit and a little overweight and had the anterior approach. My surgeon said I was an ideal candidate for the THR. From what I can see on the different social media groups about Hip Replacement, recovery results are all over the place. Recovery from the posterior approach is much more difficult. You don't seem to be all that unusual. Hang in there and all the best. I hope you have a great holiday season.
Had my left a year ago ..fully recovered and did my right just before super bowl 2022...its going great..used a walker 1 day..switched to cane ...use cane sometimes after 6 days...hurts like hell for a couple days but starts fading soon..hurta less than before surgery...thank goodness for hip replacements..
I had posterior 10 days ago . No restrictions...but I found myself doing some of your “no’s”
Wow, I hadn't seen this advice anywhere else, so sensible-and valuable, You guys are always extremely helpful. Thanks!
Your video was a great help, my wife needs a hip replaced, and you covered a lot more in 8 minutes than the hospital did in 4 hours!!
Wife had surgery, everything went great, she is walking better in 4 days than she has for the last 2 1/2years. Thanks for the tips, glad to find useful video's like these....
Unfortunately I just had a post-operation hip dislocation. The worst that that’s ever happened to me. I’ll never forget that pain. Listen to these guys.
I am so sorry to hear that. What did You do wrong ? Thank You
I no the pain well! It's been 4 years and I am still very vigilant when I move my body.
I am interested to hear how You dislocated Your hip replacement. How did You know You had done so? Could You walk? I am 12 weeks Into recovery and am so worried about dislocation. Best wishes to You. L.X🌹
@@lindaalger9720 Hi. Frankly I was in the bathroom and might have twisted the leg wrong while looking for something under the sink.
The pain was indescribable, easily the worst thing that I’ve ever felt in my life.
No, I could not walk, the leg was completely disconnected from my hip as it came out and then far up near my side. I hopped to the toilet to sit down and the pain was just overwhelming. We had to call an ambulance.
That being said the occurrence of that happening I’m told is 1%.
Best of luck to you.
@@NarcissismSurvivor Thank you for your reply. I will be very careful how I move/bend. I hope all good with You now. L.X🌹
I did Dr Chows method with unlimited range of motion, Superpath robotic surgery. It was the best on all four joints and 1 day in and out and 6 weeks for recovery at home. Perfect. I then went after surgery to Dance school after 6 weeks for rehab and stretching and normalizing gait.
I just got my right hip replaced. Very painful. Great surgeon in NJ. I love your videos and they keep me staying positive.
Abductions were extremely difficult but now much easier (still a challenge) at PT 2 months after posterior hip replacement surgery.
Interesting, I had almost no pain
I"m in NJ and need the right hip worked on. What doctor here did the work?
After my anterior hip replacement, my physical therapist added isometric bridging to my exercise routine. I felt a sharp pain while doing the exercise so I stopped and searched the Internet. I landed here and learned that I should not do any. I have removed bridging from my routine and will share my new knowledge with my PT. Thanks, Bob and Brad!
David, this video was made in 2015. I would ask your orthopedist.
Iv just had a hip replacement and my therapist told me to do the bridging exercise, but now after watching the video and reading your comment I will not do this part of the exercise routine.
You are fine to do this with Anterior approach. This video is very outdated, and the recommendations following anterior are very liberal
Thanks for this, I am scheduled for my total hip replacement in 2 weeks and have been watching videos of them, my surgeon is performing the anterior approach, from what I've seen and read, I'm very happy about that!!
I’ll be having THR next month as well. Wishing us both all the best in the world. My fear is dislocation. I pray this never happens. I’ve been though enough.
In a couple of weeks, I will have anterior hip replacement which my ortho surgeon specializes in. I am grateful for the miracle of modern medicine.
2 weeks till my hip replacement. Thanks to videos like this I feel ready. Can't wait to be able to dance again.
how you doing now ?
@@bitbleed better, every day I get stronger and stronger. This was my 1st experience with surgery and was taken aback by the lack of strength I had and just the whole process of healing and all that goes with it. I feel empowered to face the second hip replacement as soon as my body is ready again. Thanks for asking🙏❤🌎
Thank you for making it extremely visual for faster and easier learning! It was hard imagining the precautions by just reading
Great video. I had both of my hips done at once and was walking 4 hours after surgery. Walking up and down stairs on day 2 and back to work in 2 weeks (could have been earlier but I wanted to relax). Preparation before the surgery is the KEY to my success. Stretching out those hips and growing will make your recovery much easier.
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@@judithcoker1 I was thinking the exact same thing! 😡
You beat me by a week.
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@@akwolfson n Mr coker I join the club,i mean why people lie to much coz I had my both hips done coz of accident.but no way I could handle both together so took 7 month for second one.😄🤔🕵️
This is for right after surgery. I am five years post surgery and do all of this with zero problems!
Thank u. hope your right, my mom just had the joint replaced. Great surgeon, doc Batian in Glendale ca . Walking, with walker, some pain etc.... but afraid she will never cook again.
@@timpenfield5 How is she now? Has she whipped up a meal yet?
@@justina2333 Small meal. Shes doing good, Trying to get her to wait and heal a bit before she starts going wild in the kitchen, sees the doc in a week for xrays, progress etc... thing is, I knew it was going to happen, she fell twice in April, By may, she fell a 4th time, that was it, She would not listen, told her to slow down, shes 88, Just hoping she heals up and continues to improve, God bless
@@timpenfield5 I had mine done 4 weeks ago and I'm exactly half your mom's age. Even for me it's not easy going. I had feelings like I made a terrible mistake doing this surgery. But i am improving day by day. I'm just young and impatient.
@@justina2333 My moms doing better than I thought, Very sorry this happened to you both. Doc say 6 months before shes back to normal, but therapist, nurse etc... all surprised at her progress, I am going to reply to your comment again, Gonna list all foods ,supplements, diet etc... that I am giving her, Vegan vitamin D3 and K vegan, avocado, spinich, baby kale, tofu, Sardines from Morroco,=only ones that taste good, salmon, milk, almond milk, cottage cheese, blueberries, That's all that comes to mind now, Stuff with calcium, maganisium, vitamins, vegan+none vegan
My complete hip replacement was entered from the SIDE, not the front or back. My Anterior precautions are: Not less than 90 deg. Do not cross mid-line. Keep toes and knees forward. Do not pull my leg out sideways with my muscles, but can pull my leg back to center with my muscles. Do not allow leg to draw behind. And no twisting.
I am having the same surgery in 2 weeks- with incision on the side
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My surgery was very successful. I have good range of motion and no pain. I'm going to physical therapy 2x a week to stretch and strengthen. I am 6 weeks post op and going back to work full time at my office job.
I had the same incision . My precautions were the same . I popped my hip out the front doing toe raises, 5 days post surgery with PT. Two months later I dislocated twice in 90 minutes. I didn’t even get off the exam table, when I dislocated twice.
Most popular around here is Anterior. I researched, had both done 2016-2017 Anterior. Age 70ish. No problems. Hip #2 was same day surgery.
Any tips-having both hios done in 3 months anterior approach. Same age. Would appreciate input. thx.
In researching the surgical approaches for my hip replacement, I found 4 distinct surgical approaches. My objective was to find the optimal (from the patients perspective) procedure to restore function and recovery. The surgical approach I chose resulted in No movement restrictions and very rapid progression through physical therapy rehabilitation with very little physical discomfort post-surgery. I was driving within two weeks after surgery and achieved all of the PT goals in about half the time that the two approaches described in this video. It is important to note that my surgery was a bit more expensive than the traditional methodologies you describe but the elimination of dislocation risk alone was well worth that investment. The consumer should be made aware that there are, indeed, other options available to anyone. Unfortunately, finding them frequently requires independent research which the primary care physician may not know or may not suggest.
So which surgical approach did you choose?
Herbert Osborne which surgery did you have? Anterior or posterior
Which 1 did you have ????
You fail to mention what type of replacement you had. Others have commented and asked you as well. Please reply and help us out. Thanks.
I was told to add bridging as one of the exercise!!! It kinda helps relief my backache, but since you mentioned its a no no, guess l gotta stop doing it. I had a right hip replacement 5 months ago by the way.
good two know thanks guys , just had mine done cant sleep , will try pillow🌹🌹🌹🌹🥰🌟
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This video is 8 years old. How exercises for recuperation change. I just had a posterior total hip replacement, and the 7th and last exercise I have been instructed to do is the BRIDGING exercise !! Go figure !!!
Me too ! Same exercise !
Make that half a dozen plus one re dislocation of hip after hip replacement surgery. Play it safe even if you feel great shortly after surgery. Thank you for your great information but NOW YOU TELL ME!! Take care.
Thank God at 75 never had a hip replacement being so careful and doing the right move is the key to healing
3/17/23 I had anterior hip surgery 2/15/23. The very next day, the hospital physical therapist gave me a sheet of exercises to do, one of which was bridging, which I have done about 30x every day since then. Have recommendations changed for this exercise?
Thank you for posting this, my comment is not to disparage you.
What are the precautions for a surgery that was cut on the lateral side of your leg? Originally, I was told some of the precautions that you mention for posterior and anterior. Thanks for the help!
My surgeon recommended I don't do those things they are talking about for around 6 weeks and he was correct cause I was able to do those things somewhere around 8 weeks . I believe it took 8 weeks for me due to me still being on meds for my RA which slowed the healing process ; that was for hip #1 . For hip #2 I stopped my RA meds before and don't plan on getting back on them till after eight weeks ; it has been two weeks now . Actually after hip #1 surgery I wasn't able to lay on that hip until after three weeks but after hip #2 I was able to lay on that hip within a week and half . That is why I believe my RA meds slowed down the healing process . I believe this hip #2 will be healed in 4 weeks . I'm able to articulate this hip at two weeks similar to hip #1 at 8 weeks . Even though after hip #1 replacement hip #2 still needed replacing I can compare the healing processes of both hips .
Did you have the same hardware installed in both hips and which procedure was used?
I had left hip replacement in May 2022. X-Rays shows everything looks great, I still walk with a lump. I am 72 years old. Surgeon told my husband that in replacing my hip it was flat as a pancake.
Please do a video on a Lateral Total Hip Replacement complications.
I just had both my hips done laterally. Would love to see it too
Excellent information. Just had my second hip replacement. Two weeks post op and healing perfectly. Please buy a microphone or two.
I had right THR in August 2020. I mentally prepared for the surgery by watching these videos AND TH-cam videos of actual surgeries. Unfortunately, the next day after surgery they found an embolism in my lung and a clot in my frmoral artery. YIKES!
Thank God I had good doctors. Fast forward to now: I am having trouble with balance and can't get onto my motorcycle or horse yet. I suppose that the issue of my left knee needing replacement might be compounding the problem with balance.
I’m going on 01/19/22 for my right hip replacement.
Been hobbling around since 2006 with a sore hip. I’m to the point now I can barely walk. I just turned 54 last week
Good luck with surgery and recovery. My full hip replacement is 1/4/22. TH-cam helps getting informed about this.
@@stagehand9002 Take a deep breath - you are about to say goodbye to the NAG. Had mine done last June and never really in any pain except for the stitches in my butt. I knew the NAG left as soon as I opened my eyes as they were wheeling me out of recovery. But the NAG now lives in the right hip and will be fired on March 1 and I cant wait. I just hope this COVID crap does not get in the way. Good Luck to you and I will think of you and imagining how ecstatic you are going to be.
I recently had anterior approach hip replacement surgery, on the 2nd physical therapy session, less than a week from the surgery, my therapist had me do bridges, where I raised my hips off the mat.
Did this cause any harm? Am having both done in 3 months.
@@robertbates1910 Thx. for info. So in other words, you have to keep head upright in middle of legs? How was it getting in and out of car?
@@juneschalit5531 yes, u dont have to keep it dead center, just dont go out side of ur outer thighs, with ur head. As far as getting in and out of the car, my surgeon sent me to a prehab class, before the surgery, where they teach u how to use ur walker, how to get in and out of the car, stepping up on curbs, etc. I never had an issue. I was climbing stairs the same day as my surgery, without the walker, I dont recommend that, follow ur Dr. Instructions, but I'm only 48, and wanted to push myself. If u really want to see what they're going to do, there are videos, on TH-cam, that show the full surgery, both approaches too, the anterior approach, being the preferred one. But if ur a bit squeamish, I wouldn't watch, I watched both, before my surgery, so I knew exactly what they were going to do. I hope things go well for u, I think u will be happy with the results, dont worry too much, the actual surgery was a breeze. Oh, there is one more thing, I had out patient surgery, I was home 2 hours after the surgery, but before they let me go home, they made me walk, to the bathroom, and urinate, which I did, no problem, there was a nurse behind me, while I used the toilet, as soon as I finished, I passed out, came to about 5 min later, in a wheelchair, back at my bed. This is a normal reaction, it doesn't happen to everyone, but they didnt tell me about it, but were prepared, with a wheelchair, in case it happened. Since ur having both done, it may be different for u, and I dont know if u will be outpatient, or staying for a day or so, ur experience may be different. Even with the dislocation, it was, overall, a great experience, I'd do it all again tomorrow. I had my surgery in Jan. 14 2020, I dislocated on Jan 26 2020, but today, just a few months later, I can run, jump, ride bikes, and do most everything I did when I was younger. Good luck! Take care!
Amazingly informative. Better than the "joint replacement class" I attended pre-op. Thank you!!
I hope you're not saying we can never do these things. Because I've been doing all of them for years with no problems.
Love you guys..thankyou! Short sharp and too the point. Hella helpful to me post anterior THP
That is so helpful! Thankyou!I am having my op next week here in Greece....we don't get a lot of advice so I am picking tips up on internet! Thanks again.x
Just get up and start moving as soon as your new bits are in , thats the best way to a fast recovery ..
Love your tutorials. Had posterior hip replacement surgery done with robotics. I've had to really watch myself when sitting properly and while in bed trying to stay uniformed as to not dislocate. 6 weeks in and walking with cane outside and walking a lot without cane inside. Hasn't been an easy ride for me as i still have some pain and trying to cope with sleeping on my back! ( side sleeper all my life till now) but taking small steps to recovery. Will need other hip done too...yikes.
What was your approach? Thank You
Use pillows between Ur legs to try sleep on Un operated side.
How are you? PTHR on Aug 17th, 2023.
@@dot803 hi I am now great.looking forward to getting my next hip done .so I can have my normal walking pain free life back
Thank you so much for this. I had a full, posterior hip replacement 4 years ago. I understand the precautions after surgery but it is the longterm considerations that I always grapple with. I am cautious with some yoga positions. I will be having the other hip replaced in the future.
Please can you let me know which asanas r not recommended after hip surgery. Thank you
Strange , doing bridges is exactly what I was told to do every day since 10 days after anterior hip surgery .
I’m 34 and broke my hip few days ago. Had screws put in. I didn’t fall just jumped on my leg and it snapped. No doctor knows how my hip broke at such a young age.
So sorry to hear that dear. you are brave !! Blessed 2023 !!
I had both my hip joints replaced. Left hip in 2022, and mu tight hip in 2024 , so i am now taking all the time necessary to recover from the surgery , as i Hope that if all Is going as planned i Hope my hips Will last for at least the next 20 yrs or so.as i have suffered enough .
Much better vlog boys. No bullshit and straight to what we need. Well done. Keep up this style of vlog please because we'd nearly given up on you. This is serious stuff for us sufferers and we are of course very involved in getting it right. NB: The tip that two patients dislocated their hip replacements by sliding into and out of restaurant booths is EXACTLY what we need to know. Please keep this sort of everyday information up.
GUYS WHEN YOU ARE APPROACHING DISLOCATION SURELY YOU CAN FEEL THAT ABOUT TO HAPPEN? EITHER IT HURTS OR YOU FEEL UNUSUAL PRESSURE? SURELY?
You should cover the anterio-lateral procedure. Superior to the anterior or posterior procedures. Less opportunity for nerve damage and MUCH faster recovery.
Thank you, we have added it to our to-do list.
Bridging is part the PT for Anterior Hip replacement.
Fantastic explanation And would be WAY MORE beneficial to patients post op! It would;ve saved me from dislocating mine 7 times if it were shown like this .Whereas a drawing is easy to understand for the person explaining it while the patient doesnt always grasp the concept of the rendering that is verbally explained ...Asimple demonstration will save thousands of people from excruciating pain..(my first dislocation was exactly like you demonstrated i bent over in a seated posistion to pick up a remote or phone and it felt like a cartoon of the springs in a clock exploding out of a clock and it hurt worse than anyone could explain...And i still had to get to a car to go to the ER it feels like the ball from the joint is riding up inside your skin even with your belly button..Being that this is old I doubt Bob or Brad will see this but if this helps even 1 person then it was well worth my time!
pre op and post op to drive home that point
I am sorry to hear that and i gope you had passed this accident safely, i am 4 weeks post op and i will take your comment into consideration.
Please join the Facebook group total hip replacement forum you wil find us therex
I had the same experience, John. I am a 78-year-old female and had a fall and had to have hip replacement posteriorly. After about two weeks, I was just sitting on the couch and stood up and it displaced and I could not move at all. The pain was horrifying. The orthopedist just had another doctor perform conscious sedation and did a manipulation of my leg to get it repaired. I was then discharged and, no more than 4 hours later, the hip dislocated again. I went to the ER again and then the original orthopedist did a 4-hour surgery on my hip. I am so worried now it will happen again. I am strictly abiding by the restrictions. What I don't understand is how the hip dislocated a second time after me being home from the hospital only 4 hours. Hope you are well, John.
So glad i've seen this but would like to know how long you cannot do these movements for post surgery?
Did you get a response?
I just had mine done with the lateral cut. I felt great
Just what I needed. I am nine days postop anterior approach.
Happy to help!
Iam 62 years old. Had full Lateral approach on my left hip 5 years ago. recovery was long painfull but normal after 4 months with walker and cane. Just had full anterior approach on my right hip. Iam normal walking without a cane after 4 weeks. Raked the leaves , shovelled the snow. My Physio has been cancelled. Anterior procedure does NOT cut muscles or tendins. only way to go.
wish we would have seen this video prior to my hubby full replacement. Anterior surgery 9/4, disclocated 9/27, dislocated 10/28. now 3 choice, 1. do exactly what you said about turning the leg and foot out (both times he was sitting and thinks thats what he did) be focused on this for 2-3 months. 2. Wear a awful brace 3. back to surgery
You have to be smart with what you do my hips are going strong twenty years now...i had to have a revision a year after the original on my left but that was because the stem was too small. The revision was only 10 percent weight bearing which was the hardest thing. I was 37 when I had them.
Am having a hip replacement in May. Your video really helped me to feel better re the post surgery exercises..Thanks so much..
im same as you Marg I'm having my hip replacement end of may, very good video, thanks
@@DAVIDCHARLINE hey,how are you both?
How did it go
Im a 55 YO. Just had a posterior THR surgery 4 weeks ago and although I had some physio, most of what you explained wasn't taught to me. I've done a few of the 'not to dos' subconsciously and now I'm so scared.
Thank you I had surgery abou a month and a half ago no one told me what I can do or not do . again THANK YOU !!
Happy we could help!
thank you-I had the anterior and am doing good so far.
Can you now do any movement? Having both hips done soon and am nervous.
Am 56 --- had total anterior hip replacement Wednesday Nov 18th and came home Thursday Nov 19th.
Had a spinal block and sleeping aid instead of general anesthesia. That was excellent. Don't remember a thing. Was up and walking 3 hours after surgery. Wanted to walk more but there weren't enough nurses to help me.
It's a totally different kind of pain now. It burns or stings. Skin feels tight. The only thing I'm concerned with is, I have (had) arthritis in both hips but the left one was the one that crippled me up. Now that that was replaced, the right one hurts like never before. Am anxious to find out why. I hope it's just temporary but I think when he put the rod in, it might have evened out my pelvis and now there's more pressure on the right side. That's only a guess. But overall, I'd do this again without hesitation.
I had the Anterior like you and was recovering quickly until I discovered
2 1/2 Months later the incision, burns, , I discovered that Salonpas Lidocaine
patch's and the cream really help and then cover incision with 3M Micropore tape .
Also gently massage with organic coconut oil to make more pliable.
I feel the same thing. My right leg was 7/8” longer than my left, and the socket was shallow and didn’t “cover” the femoral head (ball) well which meant there was additional looseness or motion. So my running and lifestyle/active were part of what wore it out/no cartilage left in the joint before surgery. My ortho and I discuss leveling the legs a little, not a complete evening up, so I wouldn’t have to adapt as far as my spine was concerned. Now my left hip has had an occasional sharp pain and click on two or three occasions, which alarmed me, because that snapping going up stairs, or getting out of a chair the first couple of steps was how my right hip felt, and it worsened before I got the MRI with dye that gave us the best information on what was going on, and it was “bone on bone.” Re: your pain on the unoperated one...depending on how far post op you are, if you were like me, I limped quite a bit at first, and wound up putting a lot more weight on my left leg, than my right ( the operated one) and therefore it has more responsibility and probably is tiring. I’m hoping those couple of pinches don’t turn into the excruciating pain I had i my right hip before I had surgery. I am not in the mood for anymore disability and want to get back to my active lifestyle. So I’m hoping my left one will calm down now that I’m walking normal strides with my right. Yes, the leveling of the pelvis may be fatiguing the one that had less responsibility in the your strides. You’re 3 yrs post-op, I wonder how that all turned out.
Ok from my experience as these guys don't respond , I will tell you all this . I have just had my 2 nd hip replacement ( 3 weeks ago ).the 1 st was 2 yrs ago on my right side , I am not fitness nut but do move a lot ( in bits as im no spring chicken ) but I do keep moving / then sitting ( due to bad back , mostly ) then moving again . Now that hip is brilliant I can actually sit on my chair and put that foot up on the chair and rest my elbow on my knee with no problem at all , I threw the crutches away 2 weeks after the op when I had this op done and never looked back. Ok 2 nd hip replacement ( left leg ) 3 weeks post op now .I'm still using elbow crutch ( 1 only ) no problem or pain getting in / out of bed .I can take a few " normal steps " but also use crutch for support not balance when needed. to be honest Im not sure if im doing too much or not enough. Ive cooked , vacuumed house etc , all from day 2 of coming home. I went in Monday at 9 am , I was back home 1.30 pm Wednesday..I will admit I am being a little more cautious with this one as I'm hoping for a strong hip like the last one at the end of the day. In saying that after 3 weeks ( yesturday ) I pick stuff up from floor , I know I shouldnt but do bend more than 45 degrees sometimes. Did not do physio after surgery after either op as I get more done at home , movement wise and my physio agreed so he just told me what I should make sure I do and I did that at home...Anyway both hips done , never thought this would happen to me but hey I guess I'm just lucky lol .
Your first hip probably done the old way more invasive more cutting. The second hopefully the newer way. So much better. Pray mine goes well Tuesday. I don't want to fall anymore!
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I had my total hip replacement don't 29 July 2021, I'm 40 years old..
Day 3 I could shower myself get in and out of a hospital bed and quite mobile. Day 4, I went home not in excessive pain, just uncomfortable getting in out of bed as they are alot lower. But today I'm in excruciating right knee pain, worst my body's felt post op..did you have any knee pain, besides that I'm very happy..
OT student here... to answer the question of how long to follow the pre-cautions, I have been told 6-8 weeks
I always ask the surgeon or have the patient call to ask to be certain.
Thanks so much for this video. I recently had hip replacement surgery. I will play this over and over again until I have it all down perfectly.
Me also same situation... How long we care about all this.. our entire life or particular period
Thank you Sirs!! Just had a bilateral hip replacement so it's great to have this information as the external hip rotation was not made aware to me.
I need both of my hips replaced as well, but they’ve recommended one at a time, possibly 6 weeks apart. I’m getting apprehensive the closer it gets. Were yours done at the same time? Eeek
Thank you for this video. After I get cleared by cardiology I'll be having a THR on my left hip and after that heals, will be looking at my right side. These precautions are beneficial. I don't want to be in any more pain than normally comes with having surgery.
+physicaltherapyvideo Thank you!!
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deezingo , I just had THR on the 6th of June and I am in rehab as I speak, but 1question you said that they were looking into your other hip to make sure that it is okay do you suggest I should do that also because I had both knees replaced @ the same time because they were both messed up from arthritis so I might need to have my left hip checked out to make sure it's ok huh ?
I was told after my Anterior hip replacement was completely healed, I can move without restrictions of any kind. Were you referring to only during the time it was healing?
What I find confusing is, I have interviewed two surgeons that do anterior approach and they say no precautions are necessary after surgery and no rehab! ZERO! Maybe things have improved since this video was made in 2014. Unless the info my surgeons gave me the wrong info, maybe you should update this video. Love your channel, though!
I wouldn't want to have a surgeon operate on me that said no rehab. I will need help of-course.
they never say how long it should be continued
@jack o'lantern why is it disability to be forever
@@sheriftawfik471 Yes if you do yoga. Forward bends and twists are a big part of my practice. Also hip openers like pigeon pose. None of this would be allowed if I followed this advice five years post surgery. I got my hip replaced so I could go back to doing what I loved!
@@julieannemontagano3194 Hi Julie, I've just had complete hip replacement (prosterior) and am struggling to understand if I'll be able to go past that 90 degree limit of movement in the future for forward bends, childs pose etc, are you able to do those ?
@@lewissimo How long ago was your surgery? You have to wait until your physiotherapy allows you to bend. I was told NEVER to do any warrior poses but one of my yoga instructors had both hips done (one twice) and she was able to move in and out of these poses with no difficulty. I can't remember how soon after my surgery I was able to do them too but it might have been around the six month mark where I felt confident enough to try. Just keep moving, do your physio exercises every day, 2-3 times a day and you will get there. I should add that I was working with a trainer right up until my surgery to ensure that I was as strong as I could be. My brother was the same and he cycled 18 miles four weeks after his posterior replacement! Good luck.
@@julieannemontagano3194 Thank you Julie that's good to hear, mine was two weeks ago and I can't wait to cycle and practice yoga again !
Just seeing you pop out that joint made me sweat ! I have had a posterior double replacement in the last 4 months! I’m scared stiff of dislocating- my physio didn’t even tell me I shouldn’t do breast stroke swimming because of the possibility of hip displacement ☠️
SO helpful to delineate between the anterior and posterior approaches. My 2nd hip replacement was the anterior approach and I was confused on what was OK and what was not OK. Thanks! The exercises on your other hip replacement videos are great too. Thanks!
But you should have a list written down with what are your restrictions. You should have asked. It's not late . You didn't have physical therapy ? They also tell to patients about restrictions..
@@maryannmd8331 I live in a foreign country and my doc would flip flop on certain things. I just did my own research and am doing well now, thanks.
Brave man, I am happy for you.
I am going for the surgery ,,, today. I am not so sure...yet.😄
I had left hip replaced (right is fine) I have been living with a right knee problem for years which has caused me to limp slightly putting more weight on the left hip for years.
Question: could the right knee be the reason the hip socket/ball was in such bad condition?
This was so helpful! I’m nervous now because I realize I’ve bent over too much.. ugh
Hi Susan, how are you feeling now and especially straining the hip? I've just experienced it to hoping I haven't damaged it.
@@julianolucca4202 hi there. I’m doing just fine thank you… incredible result from having the surgery. No more pain! I hope you’re doing well too, just hang in there. Mine was 10 months ago.
Thank you Susan, I'm 3 weeks post-op. Today when going up stairs I felt a strain I accidentally pushed past the position I shouldn't have and was worried I've damaged the joint. Just went for a walk it feels OK. I will have to take more care.
@@julianolucca4202 I went thru that too … many times worried I did damage but never did. I was told you’d know it if you did. I guess it’s normal to overreact but they’ll be taking X-rays on follow up visits with your surgeon so you’ll be reassured. I hope all goes well with your recovery & physical therapy., before you know it you’ll hardly think about it anymore! Feel free to reach out if I can help!
@@susanb5058 Thank you for sharing your recovery Susan. Makes me feel at ease now. Wishing you all the best and God's protection 🙏
And when you say no hip flexion greater than 90 etc. etc. no crossing the legs etc. tetra no bridging etc. tetra for how long? Do you mean for the rest of your life? Or just until you feel better? What if you want to do yoga again?
just had my right hip done sure path procedure no restrictions walked out in 4 hours 10 days later I've been to 4 physical therapy walking the dog around the block just gotta keep positive and work out everyday. if you have any questions hit me up
Just wondering if you had anterior approach? Someone mentioned that hip felt funny after. Am having both hips done in 3 months. After reading some of these posts,am very nervous now. Would appreciate your input
@@juneschalit5531 what's anterior?
@@donaldstephensen8654 from the front-what is sure path approach?
@@juneschalit5531 they made a 6" cut on my side didnt touch the muscle then a little cut under my butt cheek put a couple extra screws I w as s walking same day no restrictions
Great video with lots of helpful information. Thank you.
I'm 76 and in terrible pain when I move. Had left hip done 14 yrs ago. Dont recall it being terrible. Now I'm afraid. Do t think I'll be successful and read g these texts from people in their 40s and 50s isn't helping. May not get it done and just grit my teeth and drag along for what remains of my life. Maybe I wo t last long. You never know! 😁
Get it done!.. pain just gets worse an worse
You guys are doing amazing work.
Thanks. An orthopedic Surgeon frm pakistan.🤩
Yha so far so good,gotta keep stretching just took the dog for a 1/2 mile walk and did a little work out in the back yard.I gotta remember not too over do it though
If I had seen this after surgery I never would have had 2 hip dislocations 14 months after my surgery.
Ouch.
How are you now, years later. Hope no more dislocations.
I rarely hear anyone talk about LATERAL APPROACH! That’s what I had.
Thank you doctor for the reply, will speak to my doctor about it.
Please make a video about how to exit a booth, car, and bed with anterior hip replacements on both hips. Thanks!
what about lateral? Just had it 4 days ago .OMG this recovery! The restrictions! THE PAIN!! Im a Nurse 24 Years And have had several surgeries nothing like THIS pain,,,
Fantastic video! A picture speaks a thousand words. Better info than offered by the surgeon OR the physiotherapist.
i got no info from anyone, nurses, doctors physio etc
One year ago (Dec 2020) I had Septic Arthritis. I was on a drip in hospital
for 10 days. When discharged I expected everything to return to normal. I was wrong. I was fit and slim and could go upstairs 4 at a time at aged 56yrs. I used to play football for 2 pubs. But, now I am like a 70yr old. I drag my left leg behind me and limp like crazy.. The pain in my hip is very bad and life destroying. I have 2 boys aged 9yrs and 12yrs and I can no longer do ANYTHING with them.
My doctor told me I need a hip replacement and that I can expect to have it done sometime after next January 2023. So, still another 11mths to go. It seems so far away. My 2 boys will be then at an age where they no longer want to play football or do anything with dad. I walk to work everyday & am a shadow of the man I used to be. A hip replacement is now the main goal of my life. Please god perform some miracle and fix my hip or shorten the waiting list for me. We British are so proud of our NHS but I have no idea why . . . Its really appalling.
I have never in my life wanted ANYTHING the way I now want a hip replacement.
I will wait patiently because beggars cannot be choosers.
Same thing going on over here in Canada; socialist healthcare as well. Took forever to even see the surgeon, who was terrifically vague about wait times, though his secretary's answering machine says "don't call us, we'll call you, and the wait is 18-24 months". So I had a mini-breakdown in his office, because I'm 50 with a teen still at home and elderly parents.
Doubtful he gave a rat's ass, but I said I don't think I can make it through two more years of this relentless pain.
Had the right one done within weeks pre-Covid...it sure messed everything up. Look at the cancer patients with delayed treatments.
Fingers x'd you get in earlier than next year. I've had so many dark nights of the soul that every new day of agony I'm wishing was my last.
This is just existing, not living.
@@oliviamartini9700 I feel for you, Olivia. I do hope things get done and you are back up and fit again. I have one goal . . . GET MY HIP FIXED. Everything else is very much of secondary importance. I can hardly even put out the recycling. I want one thing in life right now . . . a repaired hip. It does look as though it's quite a way off though.
@@littleenglander.5029 Thanks so much. Sometimes just a few kind words make all the difference. I'm guessing you're very like me, and gritting your teeth bravely while everyone around you lives their lives. People don't understand unless they're in the same circumstances, how could they? But chronic pain does make one snappish and irritable. The bright side is that it CAN be fixed, if we can make it through this torture of waiting. I wish the very best for you too, dear fellow sufferer, and please let us know how things go for you. If you want to vent, I'm here to listen. Hell, I'm not going anywhere!
@@littleenglander.5029 Btw, if you don't mind me asking, how did yours go septic, and why the Hell did they not replace it then?!?
@@oliviamartini9700 I am in Britain. Our health service is the NHS. It is treated like a religion in Britain. NOBODY CRITICISES THE NHS. But it is actually quite poor especially since COVID. If you have an accident (car or fell off a ladder etc..) and are taken the hospital they fix it there and then. But if you go hospital with an infection they deal with the infection and you are then discharged and then join a long list for surgery. Crazy really. That's what happened to me. I am now on the waiting list. But if a guy falls off a ladder tonight and an ambulance is called he will go to hospital and straight to surgery. CRAZY. I know what you are thinking "why don't you sit on the ground and say you fell and get it done immediately? " . I have thought of that but it will come up on the computer "on waiting list" and they will just send me on my way. Madness.
These precautions for life time or some months after surgery?
Restrictions are for the first 6 weeks, then at a follow up appointment they do x-rays to see how the hip is healing. If all is well then they say you can do what you want. But they will prescribe PT sessions for you to go to very soon after surgery, getting the muscles back in shape is important
I dislocated my left hip 3 times. Had surgery in June and the doctor put a restrictor in.
Thank you both, I am considering hip surgery after I pole planted my right leg and pushed my pelvic up...