When can I bend to put my shoes on?
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Hi all,
I am getting so frustrated with the mixed messages. My physio who isn't linked to the hospital where I had a left hip replacement minimally invasive posterior approach, said that I will NEVER be able to bend at 90 degrees again. Surely this isn't right? I'm finding it difficult to get hold of my consultant to check but will give it another go tomorrow .Any advise would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lucy
PS I'm 5 weeks post op!
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carol21327 lucy82829
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Eventually you should be able to do everything
kathyk lucy82829
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Im 7 weeks post op and I still am about 2" short of being able to comfortably bend enough to tie my shoe on the operated leg. WIth the anterior approach, they say as long as it doesnt hurt, you should be able to bend over enough to do what you need. Seems 3 months is the magic mark for alot of people on this forum, where they feel back to normal for the most part!
connie53617 lucy82829
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I get confused too..my Dr said I have no restrictions. Except he suggest I don't do any activities with jumping or higher impact..only because it puts wear and tear on joint..everything I read confuses me..there are always limitations...I had latera anterior approach..9 weeks post op..
denise79180 lucy82829
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I had first hip done 2 years ago. Can certainly bend to put on she's and socks and cut toenails.
Just had second hip done so back to restrictions. I hope I get back to being flexible again. I have been told to always bear restrictions in mind to help new joint last as long as possible. Some people don't ever get that full range of movement back. I have a friend who can't reach her toes after 2 1/2 years. I suppose it depends on many things.
jen86183 lucy82829
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This is a big worry for me as well. I have no idea whether it will be safe to bend over. After op I was sent home without any guidance, no physio, nothing. As the surgeon was negative about doing anything like cutting toe nails, putting on socks. It is not like you can speak to the surgeon only his secretary, he did not appear for the six week check up, just someone from his team. It is a case of muddle through as best I can therefore, I am learning from this forum.
laura52566 lucy82829
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kathyk laura52566
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Ni Laura, I went for my 6 week last Thursday and was told the same thing, no restrictions but I still cant comfortably bend down to tie the one shoe! Surgeon's nurse said for the rest of my life, that when I go to pick something up off floor, to put the operated leg straight back in back of me, which I actually already do as it is more comfortable, so its pretty much habit. That was about it really though. Guess they figure most people wont do certain things if it hurts, which will hopefully subside in time and will leave us able to do whatever we need to do!!!
Anne68156 kathyk
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connie53617 laura52566
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Hi Laura..I am confused as well...at my 4 week check up my Dr said I have no restrictions..I'm 9 weeks and still I am cautious..although I am riding my horse..not like normal but I'm happy to just be on...my surgeon has worked with alot of equestrians..and they are all riding...jumping jumps ect..I want to get back to yoga but I'm unsure.
kathyk connie53617
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Rocketman_SG6UK lucy82829
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I am sure that is incorrect, we do have to wait for a while before bending, but eventually it's OK. I had a standard posterior replacement, then revision on the same joint 10 weeks later. I was bending very gently at 12 weeks after the revision. See the 'dislocation risk' graph I produced.
See my website for tips from many hippies on this forum, the address is in my personal info here ...
https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025
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Best wishes
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lucy82829 Rocketman_SG6UK
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Rocketman_SG6UK lucy82829
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Now I am even going to the gym 3 times every week ... to take off the weight I put on in the recovery, I find that my legs are stronger than before and I am now faster than my wife when out cycling
melody39324 lucy82829
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Do you have a long-handled shoehorn? I find that really useful, even now I can bend.
jen86183 melody39324
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I seem to be the only one with a recent thr that has been told, 12 weeks of precautions then a further 6 months being careful. I had the posterior 11 weeks ago, at the 6 week doctor appointment, I said I know you cut the muscle (a lot of people have said they do), he said the muscle was not cut.
As the muscle was not cut I would have thought I could do more but, because everyone said 12 weeks I have only done the given exercises and walking. I seem to be behind with bending etc., now bending has become quite scary.
ptolemy jen86183
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jen86183 ptolemy
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