No 90 degree restrictions
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Seasons greetings one and all! I'm gearing up for my first THR on the 19th Jan.
So anyway, I went to hip school and was surprised to be told that I would have no restrictions after surgery, apart from 'if it hurts don't do it'. Apparently the risk of dislocation is so small it is no longer seen as necessary to put restrictions in place. Has anyone else been told this? Needless to say I plan on imposing restrictions anyway as no matter how small the risk I don't want to be in that percentile!
I'm going to be having a cementless ceramic on ceramic using the posterior approach.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Jennifer, UK
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Tweetz jennifer2000
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Hermionie109 jennifer2000
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No restrictions doesn't mean you shoud take unnecessary risks. It just means you don't have to panic if you bend over to tie your shoes or pet the dog. You will have plenty of exercises and work to do as you heal, just no extra concerns.
ginger47520 jennifer2000
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Every one else on this site had those restrictions.
However I had anterior approach.That one there are no restrictions. But the others do.please check while your in the hospital.ask good questions.write them before you go though.
Her in the U.S.a woman who had the posterior approach just put her legs on the coffee table and it did dislocate.and she was a month post op. So be careful.
DawnDedee jennifer2000
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So, I am a living example of both sides of the coin! Do exercise caution and report to your surgeon if anything prevents you from being able to do the exercises besides regular pain to be expected. That was my first clue about the 2nd one that something was amiss.
Hoping a great outcome for you! Keep us posted so we can be your cheerleaders!
Hugs,
Dawn U.S.
Hermionie109 DawnDedee
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Paulus1949 DawnDedee
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In fact there seems to be a fair number who have issues with their second op.
Or am I just looking for an excuse to not have to go through the pain again..maybe?
Good luck with your revision surgery.
Paul. UK.
DawnDedee Paulus1949
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We really cannot live in fear of the worst or we would go batty, right? Go forth Paul and know that you can handle anything that comes your way.
Thanks for the well wishes on my revision. I believe that this time will be better. A different surgeon will do it. My light at the end of this tunnel!
Wishing you the very best in your THR journey!
Dawn
jennifer2000 DawnDedee
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I've followed your story and am thrilled you've got a way forward. It really shows that perseverance is the the key. Needless to say I'll be cheering you on :-)
Jennifer, UK
eileen64__UK jennifer2000
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I'm very surprised about that
You seem to be happy enough to try to follow them so I would.....its only for 6 weeks not that long except for the sleeping.....that seems forever LOL
I've had 2 THR's
Good luck with yours
Love
Eileen UK
lee47625 jennifer2000
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But it seems that having some restrictions at first just makes sense. I know with the shoulder and knee replacements there was physical therapy within a few days of going home but the activity was very regulated so as not to disturb the surgical site. It wasn't the artificial joint itself they were protecting but the muscle/ligament/ tendon attachments to it. But I will for sure find someone to ask before the hip is done.
DawnDedee lee47625
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Thanks!
Dawn
lee47625 DawnDedee
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My shoulder went really well, better than I had anticipated . My surgeon told me that the shoulder replacement was the most complex of the joint replacements and would be a harder recovery than with the knees, but I did not find that to be true in my case. Post op I had my shoulder in a sling strapped to my body so that there was no movement at all the first week, and after that I had home physical therapy. The pain was no worse than the knees, just different. The hard things to do were getting up from sitting ( try that with your arm strapped to your side), getting use to using only one arm and such. Within a month I was using it okay except for reaching around my back and up high. Within two months I had full range of motion, so that was really good. It was nice having a replacement that still allowed me to walk around and take care of myself. If you have any questions or if I can help anyway just let me know.
Merry Christmas!
carol35573 jennifer2000
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from major surgery and as such would not do anything which would hurt unless under the supervision of my surgeon and physiotherapist. The muscles in this op are separated out to access the diseased hip and not cut as in the posterior op so the chances of dislocation are less after this operation. However, rest assured you have to work hard to get these muscles back in shape and it hurts! I'm 12 days into recovery and have physio every other day for an hour. I can walk unassisted but slowly, I can lay on one side and almost on the second side. I can get into bed but the repaired hip has to be assisted but the physio will show you how to do that. I can go up and down stairs and can get up a curb. I cannot keep going all day, bend down from the waist, push a vacuum or mop floors. yet. I have 20 staples in my thigh area. I cannot drive and there is nerve pain as I heal. I cannot put on socks and I need to rest when I get tired. I'm thrilled to bits to be so ahead of the game and can't wait until my second hip is done.
DawnDedee carol35573
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If you don't mind, could I ask you if your staples are on the outside of your thigh?
Thanks,
Dawn
carol35573
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DawnDedee carol35573
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Happy Holidays and wishing you a speedy recovery!
Dawn U.S.
carol35573 DawnDedee
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