Bending restrictions

[tanjam]

I can probably call the office and ask for more visits.
I agree with it being tiring. Went shopping today for 45 minutes and felt like I just ran a marathon. ;)
Less than 2 months ago, I could work 14 hours pretty much nonstop. Crazy.





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[Jaycey]

How do you train yourself to walk without a limp?

Ask to be referred to physio for gait training.

It's a tough one - but you can retrain yourself to stop limping. You need to use a cane or crutch until you have mastered this. Slowly walking what we call "heel to toe" helps. Focus on following through with each step and using your walking aid to help you stay balanced. If you can do this in front of a mirror it's even better.

 

[AlGroomer]

Posterior!


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You might want to ask again and make sure they said life. Usually it's 6-12 wks after you can bend 90 degrees. And if they did say life I would get a second opinion.


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[tanjam]

You might want to ask again and make sure they said life. Usually it's 6-12 wks after you can bend 90 degrees. And if they did say life I would get a second opinion.


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My OS definitely said for life. I quote, " Until the cows come home !"


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[tanjam]

Ask to be referred to physio for gait training.

It's a tough one - but you can retrain yourself to stop limping. You need to use a cane or crutch until you have mastered this. Slowly walking what we call "heel to toe" helps. Focus on following through with each step and using your walking aid to help you stay balanced. If you can do this in front of a mirror it's even better.

I will, thank you [emoji4]


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[AlGroomer]

My OS definitely said for life. I quote, " Until the cows come home !"


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If my doctor told me I couldn't bend over for life I wouldn't have my hip done! Just saying! I've got bone on bone and I can still bend over, I just can't get down in my squat. My doctor told me I could do everything that I've been doing after 6 weeks.


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[Nivea]

It's funny how not only are all recoveries different, all doctors are different. I have had zero restrictions and was told that you can't hurt the hip. Granted, I haven't been comfortable in bed so no issues as I have been in my recliner. But I have been able to be in a recliner, when my mom had her hip done she had the restrictions and that was difficult not being able to be in a recliner for 6 weeks. I am 5 weeks today post LTHR.

 

[tanjam]

If my doctor told me I couldn't bend over for life I wouldn't have my hip done! Just saying! I've got bone on bone and I can still bend over, I just can't get down in my squat. My doctor told me I could do everything that I've been doing after 6 weeks.


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I completely agree. Pretty sure the " life" was not mentioned before surgery. I would have remembered that. I saw another surgeon before deciding on this particular OS and the only life long restrictions were no nose to knee ever with the posterior approach. That's why I was so shocked.


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[tanjam]

It's funny how not only are all recoveries different, all doctors are different. I have had zero restrictions and was told that you can't hurt the hip. Granted, I haven't been comfortable in bed so no issues as I have been in my recliner. But I have been able to be in a recliner, when my mom had her hip done she had the restrictions and that was difficult not being able to be in a recliner for 6 weeks. I am 5 weeks today post LTHR.

I was using the recliner from day one also.


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[KsKid]

@tanjam, sorry to hear what your OS told you. That would be so disappointing. I am hoping there might have been a miscommunication between you and the surgeon. If you haven't already, I would encourage you to call and ask for clarification.

I too had posterior RTHR due to hip dysplasia. I am 5 weeks and so far am happy with the results. I was frightened to break the 90 degree rule- my PT team has been working with me to help me loosen up alittle. I have my 6 week follow up next Tuesday and am looking forward to moving on to the next stage of my recovery.

I was advised by my OS, I could no longer run. However, since I still have dysplasia and OA in my left hip, I have decided I can live with that. He did tell me I can do Pilates and yoga, but there are a few positions to avoid. His words were "if it hurts, don't do it. That is your body's way of telling you stop".

I wish you the best!

 

[tanjam]

@tanjam, sorry to hear what your OS told you. That would be so disappointing. I am hoping there might have been a miscommunication between you and the surgeon. If you haven't already, I would encourage you to call and ask for clarification.

I too had posterior RTHR due to hip dysplasia. I am 5 weeks and so far am happy with the results. I was frightened to break the 90 degree rule- my PT team has been working with me to help me loosen up alittle. I have my 6 week follow up next Tuesday and am looking forward to moving on to the next stage of my recovery.

I was advised by my OS, I could no longer run. However, since I still have dysplasia and OA in my left hip, I have decided I can live with that. He did tell me I can do Pilates and yoga, but there are a few positions to avoid. His words were "if it hurts, don't do it. That is your body's way of telling you stop".

I wish you the best!

I also still have dysplasia and OA in my left hip. Funny thing was, I was always told that my left hip was the bad one but I really only ever had pain in the right one. Not to keen on having this one done any time soon[emoji6]
I am impressed that you could run.
Just curious though.
Where you also told that they could not do the anterior approach due to the dysplasia ?


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[KsKid]

I only had pain in my right, but according to the MRI the left has OA too. I think my Labral tears were more significant in the right which enhanced the instability of the joint. The surgeon found that the cartilage in the acetabulum was folded in half and was fraying. I had bone on bone on the top of the femur and had developed bone spurs.

As far as running, I have not ran on a routine basis since 2014 because of the pain I was experiencing. I had X-rays, MRI and consulted with an OS (actually saw the PA) in 2012 and was told there was nothing wrong with my hip the pain was coming from my back. Which I told them I did not think was correct.

The OS who did my surgery does do anterior approach as well, but preferred the posterior approach so he could get a good view of the joint. He thought my hip joint could be retroverted as well.

 

[tanjam]

I only had pain in my right, but according to the MRI the left has OA too. I think my Labral tears were more significant in the right which enhanced the instability of the joint. The surgeon found that the cartilage in the acetabulum was folded in half and was fraying. I had bone on bone on the top of the femur and had developed bone spurs.

As far as running, I have not ran on a routine basis since 2014 because of the pain I was experiencing. I had X-rays, MRI and consulted with an OS (actually saw the PA) in 2012 and was told there was nothing wrong with my hip the pain was coming from my back. Which I told them I did not think was correct.

The OS who did my surgery does do anterior approach as well, but preferred the posterior approach so he could get a good view of the joint. He thought my hip joint could be retroverted as well.

Same here, the OS I saw at KU preferred post approach. Said chance of permanent nerve damage higher with anterior approach.
Good luck to you and your new hip;)


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[AlGroomer]

It's funny how not only are all recoveries different, all doctors are different. I have had zero restrictions and was told that you can't hurt the hip. Granted, I haven't been comfortable in bed so no issues as I have been in my recliner. But I have been able to be in a recliner, when my mom had her hip done she had the restrictions and that was difficult not being able to be in a recliner for 6 weeks. I am 5 weeks today post LTHR.

I agree! It's crazy how they all say different things. I'm using a doctor here in Birmingham at the Andrews Sports Medicine. They are a great group of doctors.


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[AlGroomer]

I completely agree. Pretty sure the " life" was not mentioned before surgery. I would have remembered that. I saw another surgeon before deciding on this particular OS and the only life long restrictions were no nose to knee ever with the posterior approach. That's why I was so shocked.


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I'm sorry! That really sucks!


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