Total Hip Replacement recovery

[daviel]

I have had a pretty good experience so far. It's been since March 22nd - about 6 weeks. This was the invasive surgery. I was told they have a non-invasive kind, too, but I don't know anything about it. I am delighted with my surgeon, the hospital and the rehabilitation facilities here in Waxahachie, Texas. Although my upper left leg, around the scar, is kind of tight, I can walk ok. It is better every day and the extra 2 weeks of PT will be good. I must remember not to cross the left leg over the right, don't twist it and don't do the "heisman" pose (see the statue of the Heisman trophy). I have a couple of metric centuries and a traditional fort worth to dallas fixed gear ride in my sights. I am ok to swim laps again. I have the energy and stamina to go back to work full time next week and to practice piano at home [that takes energy, too], play the occasional musical engagements and rehearse. I can do yard work, but I can't run with the dogs, darn it! When my right hip starts going out I will know what to expect. I am told by another patient (with another surgeon - the one I initially was going to, but switched to a local Dr) that full recovery takes a year. I hope this has been useful to anyone facing a hip replacement. When you're right out of surgery and the leg is swollen it's pretty uncomfortable; but it gets better fast if you just follow the directions on the box!

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[p.shoobridge]

Bad Crash

Three weeks ago i crashed in a sprint finish and broke my thigh high up near the hip in three places and my right arm just below the shoulder joint a bit of a mess, they could not repair my leg so replaced my hip i am 63 years old and still hoping to ride a bike again but feeling pretty depressed has anybody had the same and recovered.

Paul

 

[daviel]

I bet you can recover and get back on the bike.

 

[orthopaedics]

Hip replacement abroad

Have you ever considered having hip replacement abroad namely in Lithuania? It is becoming an alternative for people who suffer from knee damage, but cannot afford high prices at home. The key issue here seems to be to find the right surgeon and reliable clinic. It is just something to consider. What do you think?

 

[marathon marke]

Just had a THR

Last August, I broke a 300 mile cycling record across Wisconsin. About 4 months later, while on a leisurely ride the day before Christmas eve, I slipped on some ice and fractured my femur. On Christmas eve, I had the THR. I also had some arthritis in that same hip socket.

Today at my physical therapy session, about 4 weeks later, I got on a Schwinn Airdyne for about 5 minutes. I had the biggest smile on my face. I went back to the bike shop I wrench at and told everybody, "I rode today!"

My co-workers at the shop organized a fundraiser for me last Friday to help cover some of my medical expenses. They sold spots on the computrainers for a minimum $50 donation and had a raffle. Our vendors donated prizes for the raffle. After they added told us how much money was raised and my wife heard, she began to cry. It was almost the exact amount that the insurance company won't be covering. We were so blessed by the support we received by all the people in the cycling community.

The event was so much fun for everybody, and it was the perfect thing for Wisconsin cyclists with cabin fever to "justify" riding a century (solo or on a team) on a cold January day. I've decided, as a way to "pay it forward", I'm going to organize a similar fundraiser each winter in our shop, for some local charity. It's a great way to help people get motivated at a time of year, after the holidays, when it's just difficult to get off your rear end and ride.
Here's a link to a few pictures of the event:
http://www.pbase.com/marke/wheel_and_sprocket_fundraiser

And the Facebook event link:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/events/470320419669801/permalink/476347432400433/?notif_t=like

 

[knewcleardaze]

Good on ya MarathonMarke. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Local fund raiser at local shop is always good to see.

 

[marathon marke]

Good on ya MarathonMarke. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Local fund raiser at local shop is always good to see.

Thanks, knewcleardaze. I've just started to ride indoors. Easy 30 minute spins right now, but it feels so good!

 

[helas101]

Hi guys. I also need to your help. I have also suffer in this case. And you already post most informative threads. I would like thanks to all of you for your this kindness.

 

[FitSsikS]

Just saw this thread.

A few years ago my dad crashed his bike while carefully crossing railway tracks and broke his hip. At his...err...advanced age I figured his cycling days were over. As some of you probably know, a broken hip can lead to complications that can even be fatal. Fortunately the surgeon realized that my dad wasn't "normal" so she asked if he wouldn't mind putting off the replacement surgery for a few days until a more suitable (durable) model was available. No he didn't mind.

He now jokes that if he crashes while riding track he may end up getting his right hip replaced to match the left.

He would be the 1st to admit that when it comes to walking the new hip isn't the greatest, but for cycling? XLNT!

Here's a pic taken a few months ago on his 90th birthday.

 

[gregscott]

I had my left hip replace 4/17/2014, the surgeon did the anterior approach, this method doesn't require cutting of muscle or nerves. Swelling and trauma are still a factor. I am and have been up and walking with a cane since the day after surgery. Started PT 5 days after with a visiting therapist. And I am 66 and new to this site.

 

[chrisgreenvalley]

Artificial hip joints

I have had 5 new hip joints - it's a dream. After walking with crutches for 7 years I now feel alive.
First surgery in 1991 and the last in 2012.
For more info feel free to contact me.

Chris with a C as in cycling

 

[Pox36]

Any Cat 1/ 2 cyclists with THR. If so how long before you rediscover old power and aerobicness?