I'm hoping that many of you will be well informed about progress being made for people like us who've had hip surgeries and are dreading the revision surgery. I'm youngish (55) but not in the best of health (MS) so doubt I'll be able to go through a revision surgery which I hope won't be for many years. It's scary to think that if you're not mobile/fit enough to have the surgery, then you're left in pain. Is there any hope for a less invasive surgery in future?
Dear Carol
How refreshing to find that you have completed your profile...well done!
I had my original hip surgery twenty years ago when I was a very fit fifty-five year old and I fully used it for all those years so hopefully you will have at least as many years from yours.
I'm getting over my recent revision despite an unusual and totally unexpected setback so perhaps when you need a revision such things will be easier. The important thing is to make the best choice now.
Good luck
Richard
Carol
Don't worry about what WE have no control over. I always ask my dr if he's good and rested 😀😀& if he's good and sober not hungover 😜😜. I have no idea about anything new
. I was so underweight the hospital call thinking it was a mistake 120 lbs 6ft 3in. So I was 35 lbs underweight but didn't have any problems. I was in terrible shape but it was no problem for a 64 yr old man. Just take it easy recovery isn't a rush anyway !!! I see folks that want to run after a week Don't be in a hurry the world will still be there when you venture out !!!
Luv to ya
You'll be fine David
From across the ocean 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hi Carol
You have not said when you had your THR or what type of prothesis was used.. I had mine almost 2 years ago aged 56.
My surgeon told me pre op. It would last at least 20 years. Post op he said it should last a lifetime. Mine was ceramic and titanium.
I am hoping I will never need a revision unless I do something stupid.
I have had other health problems since not connected to hip. I am hoping to get to the gym and lose weight as I need a knee replacement at some stage and want to try and hold off as much as I can with that.
Medical advances are made all the time so we can only live in hope.
Good luck xxx
I do believe over the years these type of surgeries have evolved. Look now they do the anterior type surgery as to not cut in so much of the muscles. But like any surgery you risk something. The anterior you risk nerve damage as there is the large nerve that runs in front of hip down thigh and to the side of thigh. When did you have your hip replacement? I have read about stem cell but not sure if that would benefit us who already have the artificial hip. I unfortunately had to have a revision 3 weeks later after I dislocated my first hip replacement. Honestly I DO NOT look forward to any more surgeries. This second one was extremely hard. And I have no other health problems. Was working out prior to surgery. But I'm sure new technology will be out there in the near future. Best of luck to you. Hugs 🤗 LINDA
yes, Dave - also ask them if they had a good meal ( depending on time of appointment) -
I was married to MD and my father was a doctor ... good meals are important ....
love your response
dear carol,
well, anterior is already less invasive than posterior ...
try to be here now, darling - one step, one day at a time - enjoy and embrace life -
big warm hug
renee
Thanks for these responses. Overly optimistic of me to think there would be some simpler solution I'd never heard of. I'm worried about it as I was given a hemiarthroplasty which doesn't last as long as the THR. David is quite right. I must stop worrying about things I can't control but sometimes it's really hard!