So many people in this forum have expressed fear of dislocating their new hip...This is my main fear as well, but I was wondering if there is anyone in this forum who has actually dislocated their new hip. How did it happen?
Many thanks for your answers
Ella
Hi,that is so true I was worried about it,but I have to say as the weeks go on and you follow the rules it does not seem a worry,you have to do something stupid to do it,you have enough to worry about so leave that one out Cheers Michael.
Quizás pertenecer a este grupo nos mantenga en el camino correcto. Algunos momentos de pánico, pero creo que no hubo desajustes.
Mic
I have to say I never had that fear, probably because when I asked if I could go back to horse riding next year my surgeon told me he had put in a larger joint and said "you won't dislocate that" probably physiological but from that moment never gave it a thought.
Hi Ella -
They did scare the hell out of me at pre-op assessment and after - good lord !! thought that a sneeze would already dislocate the hip joint -
but then I watched the video and saw how the ball was placed in the socket and all the other things - I guess they want us to be careful and mindful and they were succesfull in my book -
maybe it is more about the damages done to tendons, muscles etc that will be fragile for a while ....
I remember one or two fellow hippies on this forum who had a nasty fall and hip was still in place -
Crappy weather here in Holland -
warm hug
renee
Uno de mis principales temores, especialmente en los primeros días. Como se ha dicho, seguir las reglas y hacer los ejercicios ayuda, y creo que el riesgo es de alrededor del 2% en las primeras semanas.
Mi madre sí tuvo una luxación, pero según entiendo, había estado haciendo repetidamente uno de los giros y inclinaciones combinados que más aumentan el riesgo. Inclinándose hacia el exterior de su pierna, girando las piernas hacia un lado y también girando la cintura, mientras hacía jardinería sentada en una silla de jardín.
Hi Ella!
I'm sorry to tell you that I did in fact manage to dislocate my first new hip, about a week afterwards. Self employed, I'd gone into work to sort some things out (felt great!) on my crutches. Got suddenly tired, as you do, sat on my stool - which was a tall, swivel counter stool - and swivelled the joint out!
Most excruciating thing ever.
I had to wear a Newton brace for three months, 24/7 afterwards, and my recovery was protracted.
I binned the counter stool, and I NEVER sit on anything swivelly ever!
The good news is, I had the other hip done just four months ago. I was a model patient this time, and my recovery has progressed nicely.
thank you Soosie .... good to know ...
happy to hear that you are doing great right now
warm hug
renee
Thanks renee
Hola Soosiebiker,
Lamento escuchar tus noticias, lo que me hace darme cuenta de que las advertencias eran reales y que la luxación puede ocurrir, aunque sea raramente.
Espero que ambas caderas se estén curando bien y que la recuperación continúe sin problemas.
Con cariño
Mic
Yup That was the thing I was most scared of too and agree its probably this forum that keeps us straight.
A lady who had her thr at the same time as my sister DID dislocate hers though in hospital a day or two post op by bending down to put on her shoes and I'm sure there was a post a few months ago where someone's mother had done it bending and twisting to cut her toenails.
I guess rules are there fir a reason!
Thanks mic
Forgot to say that the first hip was replaced ten years ago, and apart from clunking noise from it, all is well, no pain at all.
I too was petrified about dislocation. Even rang the hospital for reassurance, they said I would definitely know if it had dislocated, so felt better and religiously adhered to the rules, even sleeping on my back for the full 6 weeks, although it nearly killed me :-) !
Just follow the rules and all will be well.
Keep smiling,
Alison
Ohhhh yes, trust me, you'd know if you'd dislocated it!
Hi Michael,
I have been following the rules and I have never felt any pain in my joint...I was just wondering what happened to other people who did dislocate.
All the best
Ella
Hi Mic,
Yes, discussing our fears with others does help...
Best wishes
Ella
Hi Christine,
I wonder if one of the cuses of dislocation is the type of replacement...If they mismatch the joint etc. we will never know...It's good you can go back to horse riding...may be I can go back to kneeling and squatting to look after my garden!
All the best
Ella
I am sure you will Ella, I think we all try and do things too soon, probably because we have to. I am sure the weeds in my garden are growing quicker than anyone else's xx
Hi Renee,
Yes, they really drum into you the fear of dislocation from day one...Maybe it's better to scare people sensless so they will follow the rules...
Rain here as well but it's so good for the garden!
Big hugs
Ella
Hi Maggie,
I'll remember this : "Do not attempt weeding while sitting on garden chair, twisting leg, leaning down, turning at the waist"
It really describe the movement very well, but for a keen gardener the sight of weeds is irresistible!
Best wishes
Ella