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Six weeks post rthr pending consultant review

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cliodhna96257
cliodhna96257

Hi, I'm 6 weeks after a cementless thr of my right hip. I'm 42 and suffered hip dysplasia as a child with corrective  2 surgeries as a toddler to correct this.  As a mum of 2 kids and a busy household I've pretty much had it with the restrictions which I've followed really carefully to date. I'm just wondering if anyone else has has a cementless posterior approach thr and if anyone ahs any insights into whether the restrictions are likely to be extended when I see my surgeon. 

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  • Lallydye1
    Lallydye1 cliodhna96257

    Posted

    Hi

    I am 6 weeks post THR too but had cemented posterior approach.  I am 53 so still relatively young. I am not sure why it was cemented.  I had literally zero info from him prior to surgery. If I had I would probably have not agreed to posterior approach.That said I am doing very well but like you fed up with the restrictions.  The advice my surgeon gave at my check was to pretty much just live my life. I dont need to stick to the 90o rule and  I am pushing them now little by little. I am pretty active and asked about cycling and skiing. He was OK with cycling, less happy with skiing but acknowledged that in Austria and Switzerland surgeons are more cavalier. I guess the advice varies and my take on it is that I will look after my hip but will still enjoy my activities. 

    Take care and good luck with your appointement.  Take a list of questions with you.

    Alison xx

    • cliodhna96257
      cliodhna96257 Lallydye1

      Posted

      HI Alison,

      I too wonder if I could have had anterior approach in hindsight. I was also a bit unaware of significance of the recovery times of different approaches. I think that would be my biggest piece of advice to anyone thinking of having it done, to be well informed before seeing consultant.  Knowing that you had restrictions lifted at 6 weeks gives me some hope. I'm a bit nervous of the cementless procedure prolonging the restrictions.  I suppose I'll know in 3 days either way.!confused

      thanks,

      cliodhna

       

  • DawnHU5-UK
    DawnHU5-UK cliodhna96257

    Posted

    Hi Cliodhna,

    I'm 43 at and had a cementless LTH, lateral approach. My restrictions were lifted at 6 weeks, with the exception of running, which was not recommended.

    Now at 10 weeks post op, I am pretty much back to normal. Busy mum of 2 and will be returning to full time work very soon. Was driving at 6 weeks but had ditched at least one crutch a good couple of weeks before then. By the time I had my 6 week appt, I stopped using walking aids altogether.

    I have read that a cementless procedure takes longer to bond (obviously) but that hasn't impacted on my restrictions or lack of them.

    Good luck. 😊

    Dawn

    • cliodhna96257
      cliodhna96257 DawnHU5-UK

      Posted

      Hi Dawn,

      Thank you so much for replying. I'm so happy with my walk, lack of pain and progress in last 2 weeks . I just have been soo cautious and need to hear surgeon say to relax restrictions before I feel I'm moving forward. I couldn't find much information as regards cementless so I'm very greatful for your post. Fingers crossed!

      I walk fine with one crutch but I have a limp without it. I'm under a bit of pressure as regards work so I suppose I just want return to normal.

      Thanks again,

      Cliodhna

  • renee01952
    renee01952 cliodhna96257

    Posted

    Hi cliodhna ,

    Warm welcome to this forum of hippies - Sounds like you are doing great ! 

    When is your follow up appointment ?  

    6 weeks is really not that long on the recovery road of this major surgery - 

    With posterior approach, muscles and tendons are cut and all os that is healing but still so fragile - too much pressure might damage the new tissue -

    If all is well, and why shouldn't it be, most restraictions will be lifted and maybe some relaxed ... 

    How old are your children?  

    Take care and be gentle with yourself - 

    big warm hug

    renee

     

    • cliodhna96257
      cliodhna96257 renee01952

      Posted

      Hi Renee,

      Yes the surgery sure is a big one. I think maybe I had underestimated it a little. I see my consultant on Tuesday and I fully intend to follow his advice( as is be a bit of a scaredy cat not to). I'd just love if he said all was great ,risk of dislocation minuscule and restrictions lifted. Kids are 7 and 11 and are a big help when I need pick up stuff etc. Still though, hard keep a household goin when trying not to bend.

      Thanks for words of encouragement,

      Cliodhna

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