Running on new hip
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I am 48 in a few weeks. 2 years ago I was hit by a car running. Segmented tibial fracture and fibula fracture. It was fixed with a titanium rod and screws. 1 fracture was slow to heal and I finally started running in January but my leg was weak. I ran more as my leg got stronger and I managed to play cricket during the season, batting and wicketkeeping. First started getting hip pain in May. Thought it was just due to overcompensating for the opposite leg. X ray showed arthritis and bone cams on femur. Now on waiting list for hip replacement. The other hip also hurting a little. Would like to run again after, if not on the road then enough to play cricket. Can swim and cycle at the moment with little pain. Who else has managed to run or be very active after the replacement.
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anne36760
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noel09603 anne36760
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Hi
I had a metal on metal hip replacement in 1999 (The CONSERVE® Plus Total Resurfacing Hip) FDA trial at the time.
Dr didnt encourgae running but knows his avid running patients will give it a shot. I have built up to 10 miles at which point hip typically starts to get sore. Pain goes within 2 hrs
Recently had hip examined with a specific MRI along with blood test and zero wear detected. Dr believes pain is bruising under the cap..but not certain. Everyone is different but for me running has been very possible.Dr also belives gate and weight are keys to to success here
judi48042
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anne36760
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Lynn195013
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Hope you feel better soon.
fredrunner
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tom75410
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I too enjoyed jogging until I was knocked off my pushbike by a car (not my fault).
One of the first things the consultant said, was that my running days were over.
The ball part of the joint on my femur had been smashed through the socket part of the hip. leaving multiple fractures in the hip. Long story short is I had to have full hip joint replacement with some repair work at
back of the pelvis. Apparently cycling is ok and low impact gym work.
I did read an article somewhere on the web about a guy running marathons on a double hip replacement,
but suspect this is not the norm.
Anyway it is just over two weeks since my hip replacement, and like most people sleeping through the night is the biggest problem. My knee on the same leg is stiff as well because I had a pin inserted just above the joint on the day of the accident. And was in traction for 8 days before the actual hip replacement surgery.
Glad I found this site. Hello to all fellow sufferers - good luck with our recovery.
Tom.
Leslie4077 tom75410
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fredrunner
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koos36027 fredrunner
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julia45280 fredrunner
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Babylon2015 julia45280
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jan06056 julia45280
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Did your insurer allow you to drive after only a week! Mine won't until 6 weeks and my consultant said no way until a month+
Jan
Babylon2015 julia45280
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julia45280 fredrunner
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I had a lateral approach. I am 52yrs old
Spoke with another surgeon whom I met socially recently - he said that he didnt think that running losens the implant- the concern is with the joint surface. I reckon if they can put this ceramic joint surface compound in formula 1 cars I can run on it - fairly slowly for up to 30 mins 2-3 times per week
regards
julia