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Dave, how and what is your range of motion? My wife had her total hip replacement 25 years ago snd only has about 70% bending range.
I haven't covered the specifics with the doc or PT yet, but I have been told that certain things will always be out of the question which are ROM related. One in particular that I was told not to do the rest of my life was to cross my right leg over the left to put my sock and shoe on. This is to prevent popping the ball out from the socket.
I find this interesting. I heard all the horror stories, on hip (and now knee replacement). People talked about crossing legs, bending over too far while seated, pivoting too quickly, etc etc etc.NONE have proven true. I brought this up to my surgeon who said "The risk of dislocation after primary total hip arthroplasty is approximately 2%" and that is usually for very old or sedentary people with no muscle tone.Strength training is essential, if you let your muscles and tendons go sloppy, and you are inactive and sedentary, you are looking for all kinds of troubles. I was walking 2-3 (with occasional 6-8), biking 10 -20 miles, and leg pressing 400lbs 4 months after my hip replacement without issue. Of course Back to ZERO now with knee replaced on OCT 6, but will get it back. My DOC said the best thing I can do is walk, do stairs, and stretch.In fact, one of my stretches is to lay flat on my back, pull knee up to at least 90 degrees (sliding heel up towards butt) then let the bent knee fall out away from the body, with the goal of laying knee flat on the ground making a figure four. Ultimate goal was to pull ankle on top of knee. Bottom line is outside of your PT, DONT push to extremes. If you can cross your legs comfortably, do it. If not, don't force it. But, your doctor knows you, your implants and situation, so talk with him.
The physical therapist related a story yesterday while she was putting me through the paces.One of her prior hip replacement patients was in his early 50s and quite fit. He sailed through the PT and was doing extremely well. About 6 months later so would have been about 9 months after the replacement he was back in PT. He was operating a jackhammer while busting up some cement in his basement. There was something about the combination of lifting the jackhammer and pivoting from side to side that popped his ball out of the socket. Of course he hit the ground like he was shot, and was off to the ER. The ER doc reset the ball into the socket without anesthesia and he related that it was one of the most painful experiences of his life. Not the end of the world, but dislocating the ball and socket does result in quite a bit of soft tissue injury. Note to self - no jackhammers! And I LOVE this new hip!! I am walking almost like a normal person now.
And I LOVE this new hip!! I am walking almost like a normal person now.
I've gotten to the point that I can barely use the clutch and am going in next week to get my clutch hand rebuilt.
ChuckIt’s hell being out of warranty....Mark
Replacing the bone in the base of my thumb, and I'd rather not know the rest.
If they're using OEM parts who is the donor? Abby Normal? Personally I'd use the High Zoot aftermarket stuff Good Luck with the process, Chuck. Paul B
All the best with it Chuck.I must admit I am finding it difficult to reconcile you doing nothing for 12 weeks while it heals. For some reason the terms "stir crazy" and "cabin fever" keep coming to the fore...
While NONE have been proven to be true....... ? So what?While I was recovering from hip replacement surgery my GP, surgeon and PT all told me, in no uncertain terms, NO high impact activities (running. jumping, etc.), NO deep bending from the hip, NO extreme twisting from the hip. I was devastated. At 65, my NHL career was over. sigh.My point being that when all of my health care professionals agree it's either a conspiracy, or they know what they are talking about.Having said that, I still put on my socks (while standing), tie my shoes (while standing) and do all of the chores required around the house, except snow removal - I contract that out. And I walk 4-8km daily. I have problems sitting in a car (bucket shaped) seat or a sling type lawn chair for more than a short time and I avoid lifting heavy and awkward things. I find it uncomfortable to sit and cross my right leg (new hip) over my left leg above the ankle.It has not impacted my ability to ride a motorcycle. I sold my CalVin because it was too large to push around the garage. The Triumph T120 I replaced it with is much (like 300lbs lighter) easier to manhandle.As with all things, YMMV.Cheers!G
OFFICIALLY RETIRED! Retirement and another major change in my personal life this past year will lead to much more riding in 2021. The Norge will start seeing some serious miles for the first time.
CONGRATULATIONS !! I pulled the pin January 31 2020, no regrets, next year hopefully the virus will be behind us and I plan on many miles on two wheels as well.
