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Both the KNEE and HIP at the same time???

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david55379
david55379

Has anyone ever had to have both the knee AND same side hip done at the same time??

I just found out today that is my imminent situation and i dont know how in the world Im going to physically and mentally get through this....especially 8 months after having my rotator cuff done!

Its simply NOT FAIR!

Has ANYONE experienced this? Id like to hear how and what to feel and expect.

David the Chicago Tennis coach. 😥

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  • sueisobel
    sueisobel david55379

    Posted

    Jeez David.  You are certainly going all for it. Are you superman or something.  It  is your body.  If you are active, have one operation at a time.  Saying that, with your hip, they normally have you up and walking the same day, can't see that happening if you have both knees replaced.  How you coping since the cuff was seen to.  With knees it's the next day.  Do you not have a pre-assessment. 4 hours of going through everything and making sure you are up to it etc.

    Being a coach you should be pretty fit and your muscles are toned and strong, your recovery will be much quicker than a non-sedentary person.  Also pain-wise you will cope, after the op (s) take your meds, top p if yo have to, exercise.  Good luck with whatever you choose. I am sure there will be a lot of people rooting for you

    • david55379
      david55379 sueisobel

      Posted

      Hey Sue...

      It's not both knees and a hip...it's my left knee and my left hip.

      I can't imagine any other way...otherwise its like a prison sentence;

      -8 months of recovering from my shoulder ( which isnt 100% yet...

      -**then a TKR

      -**then 8 months later a THR??

      Thats 24 straight months of pain and suffering and no work!

      I can't Imagine doing it that way.

      That's why im asking if anyone has had a TKR and THR at the same time...is it possible?

      What should i expect?

    • sueisobel
      sueisobel david55379

      Posted

      In that case it is not the end of the world.  It is possible to have both ops at the same time.... your consultant should advise you on how to exercise after the operation. He/she will tell you the ins and outs better than you looking for answers online, as they will tell you how it really is for you personally.  It will only be pain and suffering if you don't take your painkillers. With regard to another thread; you don't have to take Tramadol, there are other meds that are just as strong, most probably as addictive, but you do have options.  Don't be a martyr to pain, when the pills stop working there is liquid top-ups, does not mean yet another addiction, it's a top up.  What is the movement in your shoulder like That's the pain dealt with. Work-wise can you do anything other than coach, do you work for a club or self employed, can you work from the side-lines.  Think of alternatives, don't lose faith, This site will help you cope, talk to you, help you drag your chin off the ground, but you do need to convey your fears to the person making you 'bionic'.

      I am not being flippant, or treating your fears lightly.

    • coachMG
      coachMG david55379

      Posted

      Hi David...I am a tennis pro in southwest michigan and had rotator cuff surgery last Jan and after 6-8 months am back playing again but not serving as hard as before....which wasn't very fast anyway. Now I am also beginning to consider hip, then knee surgery on my right side. Had my left hip replaced in '07. I'd be interested in what you end up deciding but I am leaning towards the hip first, then the knee. Good luck.
  • BusterBeans
    BusterBeans david55379

    Posted

    Can't imagine doing that. My surgeon said I needed both knees and the left hip done so it was do two knees at once and the hip separately.  He thought I should have the hip done first, then both knees but I opted instead to do the knees first.  Let us know what you decide.
    • david55379
      david55379 BusterBeans

      Posted

      Its not both knees and a hip...

      Its one knee and one hip at same time...

      Is that b possible???

  • martinarvelo
    martinarvelo david55379

    Posted

    Sounds like too much for the body to cope with. Haven't had anything like that, but believe me, a replacement knee is a very different operation from rotator cuff. . and I;ve had them both,  I needed repair of the rotator cuff and bone shaved off the acromion, but it was a walk in the park compared with the knee.  I would imagine that to have the hip and knee done at the same time would make it almost impossible to do the sort of exercises necessary to have a successful knee replacement. . but if there is a surgeon willing to do it, maybe he will know how to advise yu.
    • david55379
      david55379 martinarvelo

      Posted

      I see!

      I guess i spoke too soon.

      I meet with surgeon Tuesday to see what he wants to do.

      Today i had an appt with my ortho who said both the knee and hip on left leg are "cooked" as we say here in the States.

      I just assumed they may do both at the same time, so i thought id ask the site here.

      We'll see Tuesday.

      As for my shoulder....because of my leg (all of a sudden, out of the blue, for no reason) being in such pain i haven't even been able to get on court or in the gym to work on it much.

      It seriously hurts just to stand for over an hour.

      Update you all next week!

      Happy Labor Day (do you folks have a Labor Day holiday??? Lolol)

    • sueisobel
      sueisobel david55379

      Posted

      Try not to let  yourself worry too much, keep us posted.

      We don't have Labor Day, but we do get the last Monday in August off (Bank Holiday)

    • sueisobel
      sueisobel martinarvelo

      Posted

      Me too, regarding cuff and knees. In theory it is possible, as they get you on your feet as soon as possible. Recovery wil be a bit slower, but do-able
  • mary0606
    mary0606 david55379

    Posted

    Having  worked n the OR for an orthopaedic surgeon, they won't do both at the same time, yes to both hips,  or both knees but no to hip and knee. And generally speaking they do the hip first then the knee.

    you can do it....I had 1 joint done each year, until all 5 were replaced, and now onto revisions and have had a total of 14 ..

    I've  also had a shoulder rotator cuff done  twice...core decompression and  necrotic lesions removed from both femurs and tibias...

    i would be very surprised if he/ she did both together.

    • david55379
      david55379 mary0606

      Posted

      So in that case im literally going to be "down" for another 12 months at least???

      I've already spent 8 months on my shoulder...now I'm going to have a knee done....then a hip done.

      sad((

      That means next summer I'll still be hobbling and NOT running!

      BooHoo....i don't like that!

      But guess what?

      There's nothing i can do about it, is there?

      Unbelievable!!

    • elainey19669
      elainey19669 david55379

      Posted

      David, both my hip and knee were 'cooked' as you say on the same side. I had THR done mid April and then TKR done end of July. Hip was a lot easier than knee. In fact hip was a doddle in comparison. I wouldn't have thought both could be done at once as you need help of knee to strengthen hip and then help of hip to strengthen knee. Be interesting to hear outcome once you speak to surgeon. Do let us know. If there is a delay, you could still be back on your feet within 5 months. You're obviously very fit so should be easier to recover for you. My hip and knee have been bad for so long and especially with my knee, I've got to strengthen the muscles as they're so weak. It's very worth it in the end!
    • mary0606
      mary0606 david55379

      Posted

      Sadly David some things are out of our control, ..I was only 37 with first joint, and now 60 I feel like the last 20 years have been nothing but rehab. Putting on weight then loosing weight, that got to me as I never had a weight problem before.

      now I have grand kids I never imagined I wouldn't be able to run after them.

      BUT then I pull myself together and think of my best friend who has stage 4 liver cancer never smoked never drank much. So that puts things back into perspective.

      as the others have said you are fit so your hip rehab should go smoothly then the knee and you are set to go...good luck.

    • mary0606
      mary0606 david55379

      Posted

      Yes David it's the proverbial pain in the ###... I do feel for you it's not fun and it's not fair.xx
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