Hip replacement dislocation

I don't have any experience Wendy so can't comment but I do know there are many fellow hippies who will now be thinking of you. It must be worrying knowing that such a thing can happen now just when you think everything is okay. Do keep in touch, we'll be thinking of you.

Hi Wendy

I know exactly how you feel. I have had 3 hip replacements with the last one being on 2/7/14 and my first dislocation came on the 2/9/14. I was also manipulated under general anaesthetic but I must say they left me 32 hours ( yes 32) before they did anything. When I went to see my original surgeon once I was released from the hospital the ambulance took me to and he said it was due to my muscle not being strong enough to hold the joint in place ( they had to remove lots of mine due to a reaction to the previous metal implant ). Since then my hip is constantly sublaxing (popping in and out of its socket ) and I have been told that if it continues I will require further surgery. I have done a lot of research on this and although it's more often hip revisions that tend to dislocate it could also be a sign of loosening or cup angle. The size of the ball and socket used can sometimes be a cause but as you have been ok up until now I wouldn't think its that. It may even be you got up in a slightly unstable position and it popped out as a dislocation is always possible but less as time goes on. I was told by my surgeon that every dislocation will stretch the muscle and cause weakness until it strengthens so please be careful. My suggestion would be try to contact your surgeon who did your original operation to see if they can check things I did that and they at now watching me closer than they ever have. Having a

dislocation is a terrible experience to go through but try to stay confident because being too worried to move won't help the muscle strengthen back up.

Hope you never have to experience that again. Good luck

 

Sorry meant to say I'm 43 yrs old due back at work in 10 days but still in real pain

Hi Wendy, sounds quite a scary thing to happen but you must realise that it is only muscle and tendons that stops anyones hip or other joints from dislocating. I had a double hip replacement in 2001 and I am very cautious, even now (13 years later) whenever I do anything that might dislocate them. I NEVER cross my legs, a reall no no for anyone who has had a hip replaced. And I NEVER twist my body when turning around, small paces and NEVER do anything that you think could dislocate the hip. Exercise is the most important thin you should do to strengthen the muscles up to support the joints.  Good luck and be careful when you turn.

Oh you poor lady hope it goes ok for you, I can't say what you can or can't do but try not to be too frightened of doing things other wise you won't do nothing but just take care xx

Hi Wendy, I know how you must be feeling, aas mine dislocated 10 days after it was done. But while i was in havinig my first hip done. they cracked the femur, i was in so much pain and no one would listen to what i was saying. They sent me home and the day after i was sat on a hard chair having a coffee and i went grey. I was taken back in for another op, and spent another 12 weeks on my back.I did not imagine what the pain was, ihad a real ache in my bum. I since then have broken it my self, by a fall in my kitchen, which led to a 8 hour op to pin and plate and wire it. My advice to you is do not bend to pick stuff up off of the floor. Always try to sit on one or two firm or comfortable pillows or cushions.  You must always keep your legs at a 90 degree angle. Never raise your knees higher than your hips. WWhen you go to bed try and use a pillow to keep your hip level when you are asleep. I really sympathise because you cannot feel pain like it until  this happens. Feel free to contact me on Facebook- Ro Rookes. Take care and I'm with you all the way.