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  1. Liam

    THR Recovering since Oct. 16 2014 THR

    Actually, according to the article below, the anterior approach was first described in 1917. It was my understanding they've become a lot more common in the last 8-10 years. https://www.ezinepost.com/articles/article-134455.html Your site seems to treat all hip replacements as posterior...
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    THR Recovering since Oct. 16 2014 THR

    Oh, I see. I didn't see that part before. I guess that was a lot of information on one page. I was speaking more of the anterior hip replacement's lack of restrictions on motion like the 90 deg rule and not requiring a pillow between the legs and rapid return to normal activities. I guess...
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    THR Recovering since Oct. 16 2014 THR

    Hey Josephine. I'm not sure where you quoted this from, "Training and experience are very important in Joint Replacement Surgery." I don't think I wrote it and it doesn't sound like me. I do believe training and experience would be important in an OS to know how to do surgery. I do not...
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    Hippies scars - post your badges of honor here: NO CHIT-CHAT HERE PLEASE

    4 days post-op 2 weeks post-op with Steri-strips
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    THR Recovering since Oct. 16 2014 THR

    Thank you for the welcome and the link. I should have read more prior to surgery. I don't know what to think when I read things from websites like the following link: https://www.scottsdalejointcenter.com/orthopedic-services/total-hip-replacement/
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    THR Recovering since Oct. 16 2014 THR

    4. I do the partial weight bearing toe taps and leg lifts and such. Honestly I get two sessions in a day. I walk about 30 min a day outside of getting around.
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    THR Recovering since Oct. 16 2014 THR

    3. I am almost fully functional. I cook breakfast, lunch and dinner. I shop, take kids to games and coach lego robotics. Season is winding down and I am getting more rest. I manage construction and I am getting busier by the day at work. I do not climb ladders but do slowly navigate rough...
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    THR Recovering since Oct. 16 2014 THR

    2. I'm taking nothing. Not allowed my old NSAID crutch because it supposedly can affect bone growth. Percocet is my prescription 5 mg narcotic and 375 tylenol. Allowed two every three hours.
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    THR Recovering since Oct. 16 2014 THR

    1. Pain levels not moving are zero. Pain levels walking are near zero. Sitting for long periods causes some discomfort but, no more than a two.
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    THR pain meds and constipation

    Colace is amazing. I'm sure it's obvious but that was best advice I got from my Dr's office.
  11. Liam

    THR Recovering since Oct. 16 2014 THR

    I finally read the 'create a new thread' instructions. Yay! I had a total right hip replacement Zimmer Fitmore femur size B11 with an extended offset, -3.5 neck, 36 mm head, size 58 trabecular metal acetabulum, 10 degree lip liner placed anteriorly. There is one screw in teh acetabulum...
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    Hello - my new hip story

    Hello, I am also totally new to this forum. How do I start a thread? Sorry to be obtuse.
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