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So many people in this forum have expressed fear of dislocating their new hip...This is my main fear as well, but I was wondering if there is anyone in this forum who has actually dislocated their new hip. How did it happen?

Many thanks for your answers 

Ella 

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  • rosie86947
    rosie86947 briskwalk

    Posted

    Yup That was the thing I was most scared of too and agree its probably this forum that keeps us straight.

    A lady who had her thr at the same time as my sister DID dislocate hers though in hospital a day or two post op by bending down to put on her shoes and I'm sure there was a post a few months ago where someone's mother had done it bending and twisting to cut her toenails.

    I guess rules are there fir a reason!

    • briskwalk
      briskwalk rosie86947

      Posted

      Hi Rosie,

      I coudn't bend down at two days post op...I cannot even think about cutting my toe nails, and I am at week 12...If I try, everything hursts so much...The 90 degrees rule is a valid one, it makes a great deal of sense.

      All the best to you

      Ella 

  • Alison7909
    Alison7909 briskwalk

    Posted

    I too was petrified about dislocation. Even rang the hospital for reassurance, they said I would definitely know if it had dislocated, so felt better and religiously adhered to the rules, even sleeping on my back for the full 6 weeks, although it nearly killed me :-) ! 

    Just follow the rules and all will be well.

    Keep smiling,

    Alison 

     

    • briskwalk
      briskwalk Alison7909

      Posted

      Hi Alison,

      I have been following all the rules religiously...I was just wondering how some people manage to dislocate.

      All the best to you!

      Ella 

  • Soosiebiker
    Soosiebiker briskwalk

    Posted

    Ohhhh yes, trust me, you'd know if you'd dislocated it!
    • briskwalk
      briskwalk Soosiebiker

      Posted

      I am sure I would know..But I am trying to avoid any movement that might cause it..

      Many thanks for your answers and best wishes 

      Ella

    • catania54211
      catania54211 briskwalk

      Posted

      I was wondering if you would get any warning signs before you dislocate it - like a pain or something.  I also am concerned about dislocating my hip.  I am 2 mon. post op.  I asked doc. at 6 wk. & he said that I had no restrictions now.
    • briskwalk
      briskwalk catania54211

      Posted

      Hi Catania,

      I think dislocation would happen quickly, because of a sudden, harsh movement with no warning. At 6 weeks they lift the 90 degrees restriction but I woudn't do anything that is paiful or uncomfortable.

      All the best

      Ella 

    • catania54211
      catania54211 briskwalk

      Posted

      I was surprised when the doc. said that I had no restristions, I thought that putting your knee up & out like going to put on shoes or cutting toe nails & raising leg to back & up out was out for ever & I was surprised when he said that I can do what ever as long as it does not hurt.  I still don't  & can't put my foot on my knee to put on shoes or cut toe nails - no way can I even reach my foot! 

       

    • mic71403
      mic71403 catania54211

      Posted

      Hi Catiana!

      wonderful you can do what you like, officially! Though I'd probably advise not to bunjie jump for ayear or so!

      Mic

      x

  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 briskwalk

    Posted

    Thinking about dislocation. We are taught a range of exercises so that our muscles are strengthened and mobility and range of movement is improved. Therefore within those perimeters we should be OK. It seems to be twisting in one direction and bending in another that poses the greatest risk long term
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