Ropeslinger
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Hello all, I'm brand new to all of this. I'm sure you get this post often...
I had a severe fall injury at work back in October and am in excruciating pain constantly. After finally being referred to an orthopedist, I've found out that my right hip is destroyed and am scheduled for THR on March 1st.
I've been wrecked up a lot in my 54 years, broken bones, back, hands etc... always bounced back and got on with life.
To be honest, this one has me concerned...
I have loads of questions and not getting many answers other than what the doctor has told me regarding the procedure. I'm looking for real, experienced "hands on" answers.
I'm an experienced paramedic, 30+ years so I've seen and delt with broken hips, complicated THR etc, you know...the horror stories regarding THR failures.
I need to know what to actually expect, post op capabilities, allowed movements, long term abilities. I am a very physically active person, and these last few months confined to a recliner is pretty disheartening.
Any help or advice would be very much appreciated.
Dan
I had a severe fall injury at work back in October and am in excruciating pain constantly. After finally being referred to an orthopedist, I've found out that my right hip is destroyed and am scheduled for THR on March 1st.
I've been wrecked up a lot in my 54 years, broken bones, back, hands etc... always bounced back and got on with life.
To be honest, this one has me concerned...
I have loads of questions and not getting many answers other than what the doctor has told me regarding the procedure. I'm looking for real, experienced "hands on" answers.
I'm an experienced paramedic, 30+ years so I've seen and delt with broken hips, complicated THR etc, you know...the horror stories regarding THR failures.
I need to know what to actually expect, post op capabilities, allowed movements, long term abilities. I am a very physically active person, and these last few months confined to a recliner is pretty disheartening.
Any help or advice would be very much appreciated.
Dan