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karen42569
karen42569

Today I ran into a woman that had her first THR at the age of 30 due to genetic hip dysplasia. She went on to tell me that she dislocated her new hip joint 3 times- then had a revision done in 2011 and she managed to dislocate the revision 2 more times!

She appears to be in her 50's, so I'm thinking her original THR was done like 20 years ago, maybe? But the revision was done 4 years ago. Is this at all common? Has anyone of you ever slipped out or dislocated their hip after surgery? Maybe she just has a shallow or misshapen socket? I'm 7 weeks out and I've been doing a lot of bending and such, it freaked me out when she was telling me because she said it was terribly painful.

Just when I thought it was safe to go back in the water.... Lol

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  • gillian03883
    gillian03883 karen42569

    Posted

    I'm 5 months post op and at first was terrified of dislocation. Talked to my physio and he said that you had to be doing something stupid (his word) to dislocate your hip like not obey the rules, twisting, crossing your bad leg. He said twisting your hips not your whole body when getting out of a car is the worst thing you can do. At 5 months as I have been doing all my exercises and have built up my muscle strength I don't have to worry anymore. Were you anterior or posterior as you need to be more carefull with posterior. Don't get too freaked out just be sensible better to be safe than sorry.
    • karen42569
      karen42569 gillian03883

      Posted

      Hi Gillian,

      Thanks yes I heard its hard to dislocate after 6 months to a year but she dislocated hers several times.

      I had an anterior approach which has less.limitations. I mean, can you ever again cross your legs or sit "Indian style" (yoga position)? When are the restrictions.totally lifted?

    • mena554551
      mena554551 karen42569

      Posted

      Hi, wondering what anterior/posterior approach is....I'm 14 days since LHR, is this something I should know about in terms of recovery?
    • gillian03883
      gillian03883 mena554551

      Posted

      The hip can be approached from anterior (front), lateral (side) or posterior (back) directions. Anterior has less damage to major muscles so there are less restrictions and recovery is usually quicker. Depends on your surgeon which he chooses.   Gillian
    • mena554551
      mena554551 gillian03883

      Posted

      Hi, thanks for info, I've got lateral....was unaware of other options as this was not discussed. 
    • Jodi-France
      Jodi-France karen42569

      Posted

      A year and a half later I do both of those things, especially sit Indian style.

      but I don't overdo it sitting like that for hours. Maybe a half an hour on my sofa in front of the computer which sits on a low cocktail table.

  • Tutuye
    Tutuye karen42569

    Posted

    Dear karen most of the time revsion surgery will happn after 20 years I read it but this time bc of improvement of the implants and the technology it becomes 30 to 35 years duration

    No worries dear

    • karen42569
      karen42569 Tutuye

      Posted

      Thanks- that's really good to know, thank you, Hiyab! :-)
  • renee01952
    renee01952 karen42569

    Posted

    good morning karen -

    what a horror story !!!  who knows what other things are going on with her - I agree with others, it is rare but it happens - 

    go in the water with caution for now .... 

    abide by the rules for a little bit longer, especially the not breaking the 90 degree one .... no jerky movements , meaning to still be mindful - I haven't been able to cross my legs for ????  years ... too painful - 

    7 weeks is still early on recovery - 

    big hug 

    renee

     

    • karen42569
      karen42569 renee01952

      Posted

      Thank you, Renee. That gives me comfort. I was thinking, what did I get myself into.. She must have something else going on. Oh, she did say that the dislocations came after she had lost alot of weight. Have you ever heard that?

      ~ Karen

    • renee01952
      renee01952 karen42569

      Posted

      eek  whaaaatttt????  

      hmmm ... what to do now .... lose the 40 pounds I gained and risk dislocation - or ??????

      food for thought ...

       

    • karen42569
      karen42569 renee01952

      Posted

      I don't know?? She said the doc told her that when you lose fat you lose some muscle. She really keeps her leg muscles strong now, alot of leg exercises. I know, I want to lose like 50 pounds. I'm scared.

      Lol... "food" for thought. Nice

    • Jodi-France
      Jodi-France renee01952

      Posted

      My father taught me years ago that most injuries happy because the person twists. he's right.
    • maggie93798
      maggie93798 Jodi-France

      Posted

      I was reading that overweight hippies wear out the replacement more quickly on average. Getting the balance correct.

      i have also heard that most dislocations are caused by twisting, especially legs one way hip the other

  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 karen42569

    Posted

    The overall dislocation rate I was told is around 2%, and some are more likely than others. Your lady's condition may be one of those
    • karen42569
      karen42569 maggie93798

      Posted

      Yes, I too heard it was rare but she had 5 dislocations that must be some kind of record! I felt so bad for her.
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