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melody39324
melody39324

I had a THR on my left hip 11 days ago. Had a resurfacing on th right hip 10 years ago. I’m 70 but pretty fit apart from the hip.

i used 2 crutches when first discharged from hospital but quickly found it okay on one. I’m doing my exercises and also trying to walk a short distance outside each day. I’ve seen posts advising you to stick with two crutches but I feel I’m walking okay, with no limp, and wasn’t using the left crutch. It means I can carry a cup of tea or whatever in that hand.

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  • melody39324
    melody39324

    Posted

    Sorry, made a notch and it posted before I’d finished. What I want to ask is whether I’m doing any harm being on just one crutch and / or progressing to a stick soon?
  • Ducksoup
    Ducksoup melody39324

    Posted

    My wife regad somewhere on the internet that two crutches were advised for the first five weeks.  I think I was at two for a week and a half.  We have a Trastero (storage)  where I would leave one when walking about.  Within two weeks I was walking short stints in the flat without any.  We are all different.
  • philip20437
    philip20437 melody39324

    Posted

    Hi Melody

    Glad to hear of your good recovery.

    I'm 57 and having a LTHR end of March just wondering are you allowed to walk outside with your crutches straight after being discharged from hospital.

    • Ducksoup
      Ducksoup philip20437

      Posted

      It really depends on the medical culture where you are at.  For the most part, you should be encouraged to do so.  Take it slow and easy at first.  Be careful.
    • judith12644
      judith12644 philip20437

      Posted

      Hi Philip,I was out of hospital on day 2, and was going out for walks from day 3.  I wish you all the best, Judith 
    • RichardKen
      RichardKen judith12644

      Posted

      Dear Judith

      That was excellent progress. May I ask what approach did you have? Cheers, Richard

    • judith12644
      judith12644 RichardKen

      Posted

      Hi Richard, at the time I assumed it was just a normal posterior, but later when I read more about my surgeon, I realised that it was minimally invasive. Short scar, don’t think the muscles were cut.  I had very little pain, but I did have the 90* restrictions and I used a crutch for 6 weeks, although maybe I didn’t need to.... How are you? Do you have a date for your ankle?
    • RichardKen
      RichardKen judith12644

      Posted

      Hello Judith

      Thanks for explaining. as for my ankle thank you for asking. I'm sitting in hospital having had the ankle revision surgery yesterday would you believe! I was on the operating table for four hours and it was all pretty difficult but I understand it went well. There is talk of me going home later today but I have objected especially as I live on my own and am a fit 76 yr old.

      All the best, Richard

    • Ducksoup
      Ducksoup RichardKen

      Posted

      If the food is good, try to stay in the hospital a bit longer.  Here the hospital food is like eating cardboard. Best wishes to a speedy recovery
    • judith12644
      judith12644 RichardKen

      Posted

      Oh Richard, I didn’t realise that you’d had your op. That was a long time in theatre, hope it went really well, at least you are  in the best place in the UK. (I used to live and teach in Stanmore many years ago.)  Definitely stay in as long as you possibly can. All the best, Judith 
    • breeze61
      breeze61 RichardKen

      Posted

      Hi Richard,  Good luck with your ankle and thanks again for being so supportive on the forum.

       

  • RichardKen
    RichardKen melody39324

    Posted

    Dear Melody

    The reason for using two crutches is to ensure you are walking with a good gait whilst your muscles gain strength and your body relearns how to walk correctly. Waling badly also tends to adversely effect ones back which obviously is not good! I'm not a doctor BTW

    All the best, Richard

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