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    Revision time?

    Update! Back from consult with same ortho who implanted the left hip five years ago (we had moved from the location of the first hip ortho). After reviewing X-rays, he doesn't think a revision is warranted - yet. So, we'll assess again in a year or so, unless I start having related pain...
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    Revision time?

    Thanks Mendogal! Don't know what surgeon will say, but to be clear, my hip from 2000 ish has been great. Have walked ten mile days many, many times ... I believe, from x-rays, that I have simply worn out the plastic cup liner and have watched this occur on x rays - am hoping to have the...
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    Revision time?

    Hi All, Well, I think it's that time! My 1999 (I think) THR is beginning to feel "different." X-rays have shown the wear on the socket liner over the years. I have appointment this week to assess - will have x-rays in advance. It is feeling different - we travel a bit ... Colorado...
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    THR Time between corticosteroid injection and THR

    Hi All, What is the current minimum between corticosteroid shots and hip replacement? My sense is there is three months used to be the norm, but two months is now deemed more acceptable? I am actually inquiring for a friend ...
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    THR A hiker's tale (male, age 49)

    pdx-hiker, Factors that I have noted, assuming no significant physical problems like obesity and no surgical issues, include age, physical condition and need/determination to get back to normal. My first as a 46 year old went very well and I was back to being active (Jetski and using chainsaw)...
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    THR Ryan's Hip Recovery

    Doing well, Ryan! How great it is that this surgery will give your life back to you ... compare to si fine your age even 50 years ago. Here's my story ... if I can do it anyone can! https://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/thr-a-doing-well.54206/
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    THR THR/A Doing Well

    Another 10 months! Just back from a month in Portugal and Germany ... Portugal was LOTS of elevation with steep streets and city stairs to get from sorts of towns to other parts! Highest three day average was 48,000 steps!. Highest single day was 23,500 steps. If I can do this, anyone can!
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    THR THR/A Doing Well

    Well, another six months plus have buzzed by in the midst of COVID and life. Even fully vaxxed, we decided to travel only by car for awhile - so, have been to south Florida a couple of times to visit with fully vaxxed friends, and spend a month in Colorado visiting fully vaxxed friends and a...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement FLforumuser's Recovery Thread

    The Patient is doing GREAT! Helping sort for tax day - one armed, but doing very well, indeed. Sleeping well, 3-4 Tylenol a day - lots of icing - excellent walkabouts and the basic pendulum exercises. We may venture out for a light shopping trip this afternoon!
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement FLforumuser's Recovery Thread

    The PICO device shut down at operation plus seven days and three hours - cut the connector with a pair of scissors. A bit quieter, now. Bandage still sealed well to skin with no seepage or leakage.
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement FLforumuser's Recovery Thread

    Staff at surgeon office confirmed the instructions were confused - one set said to remove the bandage and replace when the PICO device stopped. The other set of instructions said to simply cut the connector to the PICO. Confirmed correct instruction from surgeon is to wait for device to shut...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement FLforumuser's Recovery Thread

    DN Hubbie here. Patient doing very well! Pain has become very manageable with about 1500 mg of Tylenol a day. Continuing to ice with machine 4-5 times per day. Shoulder ”hanging” and assisted exercise movements three times per day ... no major discomfort. Walkabouts continue with about half...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Looking forward to TSR!

    Quick status - back at house. No appetite. Sat up for awhile while cooling machine ran. Bathroom, out of the compression stockings for the night. Pillows tucked around her to stabilize position in bed - restless, so we moved her to the recliner. Running cooling machine for another 30...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Looking forward to TSR!

    She’s out of the OR, in recovery. Outpatient. The metrics from the CT showed she was borderline for anatomical TSR, and once the team got into the shoulder the doc said he just didn’t feel it was the right thing to do, so reverse it is. He said rotator cuff in great shape. No other issues...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Looking forward to TSR!

    FLforumuser is my lovely wife - I'll take great care of her!!
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