Louie Louie
I've been told by 2 MD's that I may be needing a hip replacement within 2 years. Can someone ride well after this type of surgery? Feedback and advice welcomed.
Thanks in advance.
Louis
Thanks in advance.
Louis
Hi Louis, just a note to let you know that a hip replacement doesn't slow you down a bit. I had my right hip replaced March 09, 2013 and was riding July 1st the same year. The last time I had any pain was the morning I hobbled into the hospital for the surgery. 4 hours after the surgery, I was up and walking (with a walker of course) butfull weight bearing on the hip. They offered me pain meds but after the first night I found that I didn't need them. A suggestion though. Get your crutches in advance and practice in advance up and down stairs. They don't let you go home until you have mastered that little excercize. As for riding, no problems and even easier getting on and of the scoot. I can throw the leg up over the top box with ease now. Don't worry, do your excercizes and follow the docs instructions and you will be fine.I've been told by 2 MD's that I may be needing a hip replacement within 2 years. Can someone ride well after this type of surgery? Feedback and advice welcomed.
Thanks in advance.
Louis
I highly recommend that the hospital you choose for your surgery is Certified in Hip and Knee Replacement through the Joint Commission. And yes, it is YOUR choice, not the doctor's. Same for rehab.I've been told by 2 MD's that I may be needing a hip replacement within 2 years. Can someone ride well after this type of surgery? Feedback and advice welcomed.
Thanks in advance.
Louis
It's Done. I agree with what you say. I'm now looking for my new bike.! Had surgery in May at Scripps Green Hospital in San Diego.I highly recommend that the hospital you choose for your surgery is Certified in Hip and Knee Replacement through the Joint Commission. And yes, it is YOUR choice, not the doctor's. Same for rehab.
I have been in healthcare for 36 years, and my current position is Executive Director of Orthopedics at one of the largest not for profit health systems in the US. I tell you that so you will know that I sort of know what I am talking about here. Almost universally, post op hip replacement patients tell me that it is the first time they have been pain free in years and they also have increased range of motion. The key to success is taking advantage of any pre-op instructions the institution you choose may offer and carefully choosing where, what environment, and who is going to be doing your rehab. We encourage hip patients to be discharged home and follow up with home health. Of course that is not possible or practical for some and they must have inpatient rehab or be referred to an outpatient facility.
There is no reason you will not be able to ride after you complete your rehab and your incisions are fully healed.
BTW, some of my riding buddies are orthopedic surgeons and CRNAs.