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benne68 replied to the thread THR My New Left Hip.I love this! It's advice that we can all benefit from during the early weeks of recovery. -
benne68 replied to the thread TKR My second TKR recovery begins.Yes, quite a few surgeons are prescribing Journavx now, based on reports from other members, it really does make a difference. You...
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Hey y’all! Still moving along here, using ‘baby steps’ of course. Had my first pt session post-surgery yesterday, with a pt who is...
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benne68 posted the thread New study finds robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery does not reduce the risk of implant failure in Announcements.A new study, reported in the September 2026 issue of the British Medical Journal, questions whether there is any clear been benefit...
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It is amazing how much things have improved in the last 11 years. I had mine 10 years ago, and would not be nearly as afraid if I had to...
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benne68 replied to the thread TKR My second TKR recovery begins.Welcome to the healing side, @New England Librarian! We're glad you are here so we can support you on your recovery journey. Even...
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Absolutely! Rare is the day that I don't think a thankful thought for having discovered BoneSmart—such a marvelous resource and very...
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@AllNat as Deb said "And, remember that every hip is different -- even two hips in the same person" ... even if one has both replaced...
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Thanks, Deb. I'm choosing to think of my right hip as not being ignored; rather, it's behaving so well that it's not demanding my... -
benne68 replied to the thread THR AllNat's 2nd THR (Lefty's Turn).YES! And, remember that every hip is different -- even two hips in the same person -- so try not to compare lefty's recovery timeline...
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benne68 replied to the thread THR AllNat’s First THR (Righty's Road to Recovery).Wonderful update! One of the major milestones in hip recovery is when you start to forget that it isn't your natural hip. In...
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benne68 replied to the thread THR Counting My Blessings.It is possible that your surgeon used the screws because he saw the osteopenia. You might also want to ask whether the femoral stem...
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benne68 replied to the thread TKR Right TKR October 21, 2026.I can't imagine how frustrated you must be, @deb_syd_61! But you have a great attitude about using the extra time to prep with pre-hab...
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We've changed your date, Deb. I'm so sorry you have to go through this disappointment after being so close to your scheduled surgery...
