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Update on my recent Hip replacement
Hello to all you kind people who gave me advice before my left THR. The op itself went well and I was hoping not to have any sedation but thankfully the anaesthetist in his wisdom thought differently and I had a low dose of “ Ketamine” Which I think is a horse tranquilliser 🐎😁 Well it worked a treat ! I could hear all the…
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Upper body strength and using crutches
Along with the exercises recommended for before hip and knee replacement surgery. It would be really good to have exercises recommended to strengthen your upper body and the muscles you will use to move yourself around getting in and out of bed, the car, chairs etc. and using crutches. Thank you
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Techniques for getting in and out of bed etc.
Could there be some information made available giving techniques for getting in and out of bed after hip replacement surgery. And also the car. Knowing things like this can greatly help with recovery. And for after the six week milestone when the person feels ready getting in and out of the bath.
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Total hip replacement in next 3 months
Hi All, So I found out last week that I have to have a total hip replacement on both hips due to my severe osteoarthritis. The first hip(left) will be within next 3 months. I've read alot of the posts regarding surgery, and tbh I'm finding it pretty difficult. I'm 38 and was not expecting to be going through something like…
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When to exercise
I am awaiting a THR on my right hip. As I have scoliosis and kyphosis, I am at very high risk of dislocation after the op. (My left hip was done some 20 years ago, when I was 60). Surgeon has said to walk as much as possible to prepare for the op and strengthen that whole area, which I am trying to do, plus specific leg…
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Total Hip replacement pain - THR
Good evening. I am CERTAIN I am being a stress head for no reason so apologies in advance for being a drama queen but I've made the mistake of Googling this and of course, I am now worrying! Dr Google is not helpful at times 🤣 I had a total hip replacement on 26 October (2.5 weeks ago). Things are going OK with the wound…
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Hip Replacement Surgery - The Rottinger Approach or Rapid Recovery
I have just read an article on my news feed from the Daily Mail on this new approach to hip replacement that enables patients to be up and walking out of hospital the next day with no crutches/sticks! I read on and it is already available in some private hospitals and surgeons from these hospitals are now passing their…
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Following your THR how long did you use a walking aid??
Hi All, I'm 3 weeks post L) hip replacement (had the other one done a year ago) and wondering about other people's experience of the duration for use of walking aids?? With my first hip I came home after 5 days using just a walking stick and I know I was walking unaided at 6/52 when I saw the surgeon for follow-up but…
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Amis hip replacement
Hi everyone! I got my right hip replaced exactly 2 months ago, I´m 23 years and im currently in remission (JIA). My hip necrosed due to corticoids. I would like to know if anyone has gotten the amis method which is supposed to be less invasive and could tell me about their experience. So far for me it has been incredible,…
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Shiny New Hip Day 20 May 2024
Day Zero So here i am. It's almost midnight and so far i feel brilliant. Went down to theatre at 16.15 and back in my room at 18.50. Had my first spinal which was exciting. It took them several attempts to get it right but were very kind and patient. Said my arthritis didnt help get it in first time. Apparently this is…
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Your experience of hip replacement - posterior, anterior, lateral anterior
Hi everyone I hope you are keeping as well as possible. We have a little sunshine and warmth to look forward to for a couple of days and I hope that means many of you will have less severe symptoms. I have been very fortunate to be offered a hip replacement. I would really appreciate your insight on which procedure you’ve…
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THR finally done Day 1 11th jan
Dear all I have found @Janlyn recent hip replacement diary very helpful (many thanks) so thought I would post some comments about mine in case it was of use to others. So - today was the big day - After being some what of a nervous wreck for the past week ! Like many others, I was given a spinal anaesthetic with sedation…
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Total Hip Replacement Surgery with Spinal Anaesthesia / Epidural - My Experience
Hi All I'm delighted to say that I have finally had my surgery after being on the waiting list for a year and ten months for a total right hip replacement, which had been bone on bone for the past fourteen months. Initially I was extremely anxious about having Spinal Anaesthesia but had no need to have worried. It was a…
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Arthroscopic symptoms intensify with seasonal allergies. How to cope?
I have a replaced left hip and severe arthritis in both knees and back. I was referred to U of T MUO but their follow up for test precept is not adequate. I fell four times in February. I fear spinal stenosis is teaming up with osteo arthritis and seasonal allergies to decrease my mobility. I could use suggestions on…
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Osteoarthritis in both hips
Hi I have been suffering from osteoarthritis for up to three years and I am extremely upset my physio last year didn't refer me, I only found out last week, after seeing new doctors, I have now been referred, waiting for phone call from hospital, I cannot move around without difficulty, I have a stroller for help to get…
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Problem following left total hip replacement - advice please
Hi, I had a left total hip replacement at the beginning of March. After approximately 7 weeks I noticed that my leg doesn’t straighten and my knee turns in. X-ray has shown an unstable knee with moderate OA. I wondered if anyone else experienced anything like this and what the outcome was? Thank you in advance. 😊
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Waiting for a hip replacement
I have been on a waiting list for exactly 12 months now. Because I have a heart condition (atrial fibrillation) and a breathing condition (bronchiectasis) the surgeon originally commented that the anaethetist did not want to go ahead! Since then, my cardiologist has written to the surgeon to say that there is no excessive…
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Hip Replacement
Hello, I am 61 and have arthritis in various parts of my body including neck, spine, shoulder and hips (probably elsewhere too but undiagnosed at present). My hip has given me trouble on and off for more than 10 years, but now since a major flare up following lots of walking during lockdown I am on the waiting list for a…
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Total hip replacement, 3 weeks on
3 weeks ago I had my right hip replaced following a number of years of increasing stiffness. I am mid 60s, female, and had been very active - regular swimmer, runner, user of weights, gym classes etc. Exercise had probably enabled me to manage the condition for a number of years, but poor posture and gait was starting to…
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Spouses of Sufferers
Hi All, After sharing my ‘hello’ I suggested that it might be good for these forums to have a discussion thread for partners, lovers and spouses of arthritis sufferers. Thankfully some of the more experienced bloggers here thought this was a good idea. Therefore here it is “Spouses of Sufferers” I’ll go first with my…
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Pain after hip replacement
Hi I had a total LHR 2 months ago recovery has gone well now I’m getting pain in the opposite hip is this common ?
