Softtail
senior
As of the 25th of Sept. I added my fourth joint replacement, my right hip. I am now able to jump small books, faster than a wheelchair and more powerful than a pillow. Operation went great doing anterior method which I was told is the only current procedure where the surgeon can use the computer/ X-ray machine the entire procedure to get implant perfectly placed. Having seen the X-ray of both hip replacements yesterday I would have to agree they look perfectly positioned. Of course time will tell but here it is Saturday night and I can actually walk around the house short distances without walker. I don’t make this a regular practice, but really do not feel like my hip is in any danger of collapse. Very little pain, being controlled with combination of Oxy, Gabapentin, Tylenol and Celebrex. I believe the anterior method where the muscles are not cut but pushed aside contribute to this but of course this is just my opinion. First low key PT today was just walking, heel slides, leg extensions. As with my left hip, I do not feel active PT on hip is not a critical part of my recovery which is the exact opposite of my approach to my knee replacements as can be seen if you were to read my recovery posts on those replacements. Walking regularly and some minor leg lifts and isometrics of quads, thigh and buttocks seem to bring the hip along rather quickly. If recovery goes as left hip will be playing full 18 holes of golf 4 weeks and 3 days from now. One can hope.