Is there
anyone out there that has very severe oa in their hip. I guess I'm afraid I will run into complications during surgery because of the severity.
You'll find many of us that have gone through this with severe OA and also severe osteoporosis (like me). These are two big reasons for needing this surgery.
Most of us are pretty stunned and intimidated when we learn that we need a hip replaced. And like many others, I needed both done so it was quite the news.
I'm now 6 months post my first surgery and doing well but ... I will be even better after my second one next month.
Is there something particular worrying you?
Please let us know - this forum has the friendliest members, so you are already ahead of the game.
Good luck on this journey.
L
Thank you Linda you made me feel better. I was reading previous comments and everyone sounded better than the next then I read about complications during the surgery because of the persons severity. You just feel so alone when you get "very severe" and what I have to realize I'm not alone. I' m glad I joined this forum. I've never joined one before. I'm trying physical therapy and maybe steroid injections to buy me some time. Thanks for writing me back
No worries M! That is part of the beauty and the challenge of this forum as members range from very straightforward cases to more complex ones. And many smooth experiences never even participate. So don't let the recent complications screen you too much.
Exercise and physio will definitely serve you well - whether you have your surgery now or later. It helps strengthen muscles and manage pain. My own experience (confirmed by many others) is that working out in a pool or an aqua fitness centre really helps - by increasing resistance as you work out, but also minimizing impact on your hip. This helps reduce swelling. I am allergic to anti-inflammatory esp so this was a big help to me.
Wishing you well and don't be shy to come on to chat, vent or seek advice - everyone is really friendly and generous.
L
It just occurred to me that you should start a new discussion asking about experiences with injections to delay surgery ...
L😊
Well my experience having an injection under scan conditions wasn't good. I found it extremely painful and it didn't make the slightest bit of difference to me. A few weeks later I had my hip replacement. I have to have my other hip replaced eventually and wouldn't even consider an injection. I would be interested to know if there is anyone else out there who has had the injection and found it helpful.
My surgery took 7 hours as i has no ball and socket. It was all fused together as a huge mass of bone. There was no movement at all. so obviously rather than just dislocating the hip and cutting off the head my surgeon had to cut straight through the mass and then chizzle out all the bone to make a socket haha
Dont worry. Everything will hopefully go smoothly
Hi there - As a number of responses have already said, you're not alone on having severe OA and no it doesn't necessarily mean that you will have complications.
Have you got a date for your op yet?
I was diagnosed with severe OA, and because of the severity I had the operation within 6 weeks of seeing the surgeon.
The operation, though quite lengthy (about 3 hours) went well and there were no complications.
I am now 9 weeks post-op and walk without a stick and no limp (most of the time - it does return if I'm tired) and am back at work. Best of all I have no OA pain - oh the relief. I'm not saying there is no pain but its not the bone-grinding, constant pain of OA, it's more pain in the muscles - varying between the thigh and the derriere.
I will have to have the other hip done next year and I have absolutely no qualms at all in having a second op.
This site is excellent for support and pretty much covers the spectrum of everything hip related. In fact it is often a lot more informative that you doctor, so if you have any queries then post as often as you like, someone will always respond.
Hello,
here is a medical journal article that outlines the reasons for surgery and the causes of failures. Worst outcomes occur with avascular necrosis of femoral head (that's what I had) and femoral head fracture. I know that mine didn't work out so great, but many many procedures work out fine. When I am in the waiting room to see my surgeon, there are many folks that have done great.
http://ard.bmj.com/content/56/8/455.full
best of luck to you.
thanks,
Leah
Hi I also have severe OA in the spine,hip, hands and feet. I have just had a hip replacement and I was fine with the op.
Good Luck Brenda C
Jennifer, my first injection bought me six months of relief. The second injection didn't do a thing. I didn't get a single day of relief from it so it was time to schedule my surgery -- September 27th.
Thank you
I have gone from being crippled by both hips, specilaist when he saw me was completly shocked and asked what was my GP doing, and then when he read the GP's letter on my file asking for an appointment, this patient has OA, no comments on severity, told me in no uncertain terms to get rid of my GP before he kills you. Then he tried to find me a bed that day, booked for surgery 10 days later. I had a ball and socket the ball part was no longer a ball, imagine a egg with the yolk gone, certre of that ball was missing due to cystic action, and pointy on the top end where it was also punching a hole through my pelvis as well, told not to step down on that hip until after surgery. Stood up following day after surgery, and was in less pain than when I had walked?? in the front door of the hospital for surgery the day previous. couldn;t believe how much better I felt generally, no pain from hip joint, yes pain from incision, and wrenched muscles but just amazing difference. By day two walking length of ward, very slowly, from front entrance to day room at far end of ward, sent home after they got nausea/vomitting, biggest problem, caused by painkillers under control.
I am ten days out from hip replacement. Doc said it was one of the worst hips he has ever seen. There was a lot of pain for the first two days but now I am walking with a walker, am off of the narcotics and have almost no pain. My advice is have the surgery. The OA will never get better on its own
Thank you
Whooeee Lyn! What a great outcome. But what good luck you had to get a surgeon who was willing to be so blunt and get you in quickly. Almost makes one believe ...
Hooray and best wishes for a smooth recovery.
Hugs,
L
dear m1954,
like many here on the forum I also had severe OA - very severe in Right hip and then going from mild to severe within 6 months in Left hip
Linda is right you know - we share our personal experiences and stories on this forum , usually when we are worried about something ...
let us know where you are on this road of THR .... you are not alone anymore, okay ...
big warm hug
renee
There are some very lucky people out there in Edinburgh who have the BEST SURGEON in the world, not only is he good at THR's hes the nicest guy in the world. He was out in Australia learning from our top surgeon, I believe he turned out to be the better surgeon, certainly better personally for me, he did a spectacular job on my right hip, never had any problems, 12 week check up I was showing him just how good I was, have since had a 2nd THR that has caused me problems but am getting there.
I had severe OA pain before surgery, and no OA pain since !
See my website for common complications and tips from people on thie forum, the address is in my personal info here ...
https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025
and on the moderator's "useful resources" page at
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147
Best wishes
Graham - 🚀💃
Thanks