Guest viewing is limited

Dislocation risks?

Status
Not open for further replies.

Cmonroe

junior member
Joined
Jul 19, 2009
Messages
20
Age
46
Location
United States
Gender
Female
I love this forum. You guys helped me earlier, and I appreciate it Something else I was thinking about was dislocation risks after the THR. My surgeon was going over all of the information with me, and said there was usually a 2-3% risk of dislocation with hip replacements, but since mine has been fused for so long and the muscle has been unused that my risk would be slightly higher. Has anyone else had the same issues, and have there been any complications?
 
Hi Cmonroe, Glad you came back...As long as I have been on this forum and its been while. I have never heard of anyone dislocating their hip. Im not saying it doesnt happen, but I do think it is rare. .Try not to worry....Good luck to you....
 
It is always something to be aware of, but it just doesn't happen much. You will be given specific instructions about what you should and shouldn't do. If you follow them, you will have no problems.
 
As the others have said providing you follow the restrictions placed by your OS and physio then you should be fine. Just take it as it comes, do the exercises you are given, rest and eventually your muscles will come into play again and you will be OK. Just look after your hip and it will look after you.
 
Well, it does have to be said that your surgeon is perfectly correct about the slightly elevated risk owing to the present condition of the surrounding muscles. Because of that, it's just possible he might extend your period of restrictions a bit but that shouldn't be too much of an obstacle. But the good thing is that generally, muscles are able to be regenerated and so you should just take it easy, do your exercises as instructed and before you know it, you'll be out on the other side!
 
I think your own body will give you quite a bit of feedback to keep you out of risky positions. I was a "tin man" for close to ten years. After my restrictions were lifted, it still took a good while for my body to "allow" me to squat down, cross legs, etc. It's still won't let me internally rotate the hip without a "what are you doing" message in my brain, but that too is improving.

Good luck, stick to the program, and I'm sure you'll do great!
 
Cmonroe,
Hello and welcome back! I think you said you were here before? If so, we are really glad you've decided to return. Please post often when you feel like it and keep us informed about what's going on with you. For now, don't worry about the "maybe's".
Infact, don't worry about anything. Just rest, ice and listen to what your body is telling you. REST, REST, REST. Your body has been through a tremendous shock and is working on rebuilding. We will always be here to help you out.
Blessings to you.
Nancyo
 
I agree with Dave, I had forgotten about the no crossed legs early in recovery and just lifted my leg to throw it over as before and I got a short sharp message in my butt to remind me to stop right there!!!!

Just stick to your restrictions for as long as specified and you will do just fine.

Best wishes to you.
 
I love this forum. You guys helped me earlier, and I appreciate it Something else I was thinking about was dislocation risks after the THR. My surgeon was going over all of the information with me, and said there was usually a 2-3% risk of dislocation with hip replacements, but since mine has been fused for so long and the muscle has been unused that my risk would be slightly higher. Has anyone else had the same issues, and have there been any complications?

Hey Cmonroe! Don't worry at all and don't get too worked up with numbers given by your surgeon. Just keep in mind that you need to take extra precaution of your new hip for atleast 6 weeks post OP (recommended time is about 3 months). What you want to make sure in this time period is NOT to bend your hip more than 90 degrees to your chest. In order to maintain this, just buy yourselves a Etha foam cushion (to be sat upon) and take this cushion wherever you go where sitting will be involved. Also use a raised toilet seat for your bathroom. Do not bend down to pull up your pants, but use a reacher (about $20 from a health store) to help you out with that. Use a sock aid (about $10) and a long shoe horn to help you out with your footwear. While sleeping, make sure to put a pillow between your legs in order to avoid crossing your legs. These are the most basic forms of advises given to all hip patients. Depending on your condition, your doctor will give you specific instructions as well which you MUST follow in order to main a healthy hip and also to maximize its life. Also make sure you do your physio regularly and try not to flex your leg more than you can. Do as much as possible and you will most probably be off restrictions about 6 weeks post OP. I wish you best of luck and a speedy recovery!
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top Bottom