ronniesloan
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I live in Northern Ireland and have just been told I will have my right hip replaced sometime in Ocober/November (N.H.S. waiting list) I am concerned about dislocation after surgery.:shk:
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Ronnie
My first thought was "weren't we all" You will have whatever precautions temporarily to prevent dislocation. My doc gave the full 3 months for the posterior procedure. I remember worrying. It was no big deal as my body would not let me get in the postitions anyway. When it was ready and my muscles were stronger it was all ok.
By the way, I love my new hip
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My first thought was "weren't we all" You will have whatever precautions temporarily to prevent dislocation. My doc gave the full 3 months for the posterior procedure. I remember worrying. It was no big deal as my body would not let me get in the postitions anyway. When it was ready and my muscles were stronger it was all ok.
By the way, I love my new hip
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Hi, Ronnie, welcome to the forum! So glad you found us. We have a great group of caring folks who have been through exactly what you are feeling. They will be here to support you and calm your fears. Hip replacement surgery has a wonderful success rate. Try going into some of the old threads on the Hip Recovery forum here in BoneSmart and you can read stories of people who have gotten their life back once they are through recovery.
Post any time you have a concern. There will always be someone here to help you.
Post any time you have a concern. There will always be someone here to help you.
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Tell your doctor about your concern. He/she may talk to you about a) options in devices, large head balls in metal or ceramic cups seem to have less frequency of dislocations; b) post-surgery precautions that we all had to obide by while our soft tissue was healing, i.e., no bending beyond 90 degrees, no crossing your legs, etc. Those restrictions pretty much go away after a period of time, depending on your doctor's best instructions.
My metal on metal, large ball, hip feels as stable as my natural hip ever did, and while i am still healing, I have had no concerns about dislocation since after the first four week "precautionary" period.
My metal on metal, large ball, hip feels as stable as my natural hip ever did, and while i am still healing, I have had no concerns about dislocation since after the first four week "precautionary" period.
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Ronnie, I had 6 weeks of precautions to avoid dislocation with a posterior surgery approach. Like Judy, I didn't have the flexibility at first to break the precautions even if I wanted to (which I definitely didn't!). The surgeons are very motivated to prevent dislocations which is considered an unacceptable outcome so just follow their directions (and the physical therapist's) and you will be fine! Also, the larger femoral heads which are used more frequently now are less prone to dislocation.
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Hi Ronnie
As a relative newcomer to the "hip" scene and in my 4th week post op, all I can say is go for it. You will not regret it one little bit, and as far as your concerns about dislocation go if your muscles are anything as tight as mone have been you won't even be bale to think about positions where a possible dislocation could occur - your body will stop you.
If you are and have been suffering with the pain of arthritis then this is like a magical cure as all your pain goes during that op and then it is onwards and upwards everyday after that with movements that you never thought you could acheive again.
Good luck with it all
As a relative newcomer to the "hip" scene and in my 4th week post op, all I can say is go for it. You will not regret it one little bit, and as far as your concerns about dislocation go if your muscles are anything as tight as mone have been you won't even be bale to think about positions where a possible dislocation could occur - your body will stop you.
If you are and have been suffering with the pain of arthritis then this is like a magical cure as all your pain goes during that op and then it is onwards and upwards everyday after that with movements that you never thought you could acheive again.
Good luck with it all
Dislocation is relatively uncommon no matter what prosthesis is used and that's because a lot of precautions are taken during your hospital stay and in the rehab period after.
In hospital, during the very early days of healing, you will most likely have a triangular wedge between your legs all the time you are in bed for the first 48hrs and at nights thereafter. You'll also be instructed about moves not to make which could put your new hip at risk.
For 3-6 months (time depends upon surgeon) you will have to undergo "the restrictions" which means you cannot do certain things which would involve bending your hip more than 90 degrees. If you've read around the old threads, you will have seen them referred to a lot.
However, once you have passed this period, the muscles and ligaments will have regained their strength and tone and take over the responsibility for keeping your hip in place. You can then get on with your life and forget you have a bionic part! You will join a long, long list of multitudes of hippies, all doing their gardening, riding their cycles, hiking and even riding horses! Now does that sound good or does that sound good!
In hospital, during the very early days of healing, you will most likely have a triangular wedge between your legs all the time you are in bed for the first 48hrs and at nights thereafter. You'll also be instructed about moves not to make which could put your new hip at risk.
For 3-6 months (time depends upon surgeon) you will have to undergo "the restrictions" which means you cannot do certain things which would involve bending your hip more than 90 degrees. If you've read around the old threads, you will have seen them referred to a lot.
However, once you have passed this period, the muscles and ligaments will have regained their strength and tone and take over the responsibility for keeping your hip in place. You can then get on with your life and forget you have a bionic part! You will join a long, long list of multitudes of hippies, all doing their gardening, riding their cycles, hiking and even riding horses! Now does that sound good or does that sound good!
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Hi Ronnie,
Don't worry about dislocation. Like the others have said...your precautions will keep you from dislocating. According to the PT's I had in the hospital and in the Rehab center, they both said I would have to get into a really weird position and then place a lot of torque on the limb. NOT going to happen. Even with my little mishap in the ambulance( wrenched leg by attendent) I didn't do any damage. It has to be an extreme movement.
Good luck and don't fear replacement. Best thing I ever did. NO more pain in the groin and hip.
Don't worry about dislocation. Like the others have said...your precautions will keep you from dislocating. According to the PT's I had in the hospital and in the Rehab center, they both said I would have to get into a really weird position and then place a lot of torque on the limb. NOT going to happen. Even with my little mishap in the ambulance( wrenched leg by attendent) I didn't do any damage. It has to be an extreme movement.
Good luck and don't fear replacement. Best thing I ever did. NO more pain in the groin and hip.
mdakota
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hey there.
well i'm with every one else i'm 12 days out and can tell you i feel great. dislocation was one of my only fears. i have a 36mm femoral head and in my normal every day movements havent had any feeling like i could be near dislocation. i still feel tight like everyone has said. i wish you the very best. the first couple of days are tough but even now i can do more then before and i'm still on a walker that to me makes this the most amazing surgery . i'm so greatful i went ahead.
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well i'm with every one else i'm 12 days out and can tell you i feel great. dislocation was one of my only fears. i have a 36mm femoral head and in my normal every day movements havent had any feeling like i could be near dislocation. i still feel tight like everyone has said. i wish you the very best. the first couple of days are tough but even now i can do more then before and i'm still on a walker that to me makes this the most amazing surgery . i'm so greatful i went ahead.
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ronniesloan
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Thanks everyone I feel more confident for you comments.:thmb:
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If it makes you feel any better, I'm about 5 months out from my second THR and have been riding this spot on my bike like twice a week because our unusual rainfall has kept other spots closed. . .
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Haven't dislocated yet. . . but I worried constantly before surgery and for a long time after. I refused to believe my surgeon when he said I could go out and do whatever I wanted. Just make sure to follow your surgeon's restrictions (whatever they may be) and go at your own pace!
We say an injury isn't healed until you stop thinking about it. Well, I'm not healed yet, but I get closer every week that goes by!
Good luck!
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Haven't dislocated yet. . . but I worried constantly before surgery and for a long time after. I refused to believe my surgeon when he said I could go out and do whatever I wanted. Just make sure to follow your surgeon's restrictions (whatever they may be) and go at your own pace!
We say an injury isn't healed until you stop thinking about it. Well, I'm not healed yet, but I get closer every week that goes by!
Good luck!
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