Hi,
Has anybody out there had a ceramic on ceramic hip replacement? I am 24 and had a trauma accident when I was 16 my hip has in the last 3 years become steadily worse and I will need a ceramic on ceramic hip replacement.
Any reviews?
Bob
Hi Bob
I've had hip problems since birth, basically born without a hip socket. Had lots of ops over the years to keep me going but hip replacement has always been the ultimate "fix."
I underwent a total hip replacement in December 2012 (ceramic on ceramic).
Had the best 5 months of my life - very little pain, so much more movement and a less obvious limp!
I know this isn't what you want to hear but my hips now dislocated twice and I'm in for revision surgery next week. Although my X-rays look fine, something's changed to cause the hip to dislocate. I do k ow, however, that there is only a 4% risk of dislocation with your first THR. I think ive just been unlucky or my problems stem from my previous surgeries and lack of muscles etc to hold the new hip in place.
Sorry for being so doom and gloom! I don't regret my THR at all, the 5month taster of how good it can be was
Good luck!
Emma
Hi Bob
I'm not in my 20's unfortunately. I'm 45 and recently had double hip replacement due to osteoarthritis. Right leg was done at the end of November and my left leg at the end of January.
I'd been on a slow decline over several years and believed I had a back problem. When I finally got round to doing something about it I was shocked to receive the diagnosis. I play a fair bit of competitive golf, cycle 200 miles a week and most importantly have an 8 year old daughter. I thought I'd end up hobbling around for the rest of my life, but after reading up on the subject and following my consultants advice and having a pair of ceramic-on-ceramic total replacement I couldn't be more wrong.
Within 6 weeks of the second operation I was walking without any hint of a limp. Sleeping better than I had for years. Hitting golf balls and at 8 weeks I rode my bike again for the first time. This was a revelation as my knees had previously tended to stick out when pedalling and I was forced to ride with my seat too low, but post op I look more like a cyclist and my seat has been put up 3cm.
Now at 6 months I feel better than I can remember for many years. I've been back to cycling 200 miles a week for the last month and I can play ball games and other things with my daughter without wincing all the time.
I've had no problems with dislocation (touch wood). I stuck to my physio advice regarding bending and twisting and found my flexibility has come back quite quickly. I believe this is due to being reasonably strong and fit in the legs prior to my surgery.
My advice would be to get yourself prepared well. Use the time available before your op to build strength and flexibility in that region of your body. Talk to a physio about the best options for this (usually cycling and swimming). Modern hip replacement is very advanced and at your age I'd expect you to experience great results if you embrace the opportunity, listen to all the advice from your care team and be positive about getting back to fitness.
Gotta fly. That bike wont get itself to the office ;-)
Keep us informed and good luck. Jon
Forgot to mention I'm 20!