I have an uncemented TRHR-Whydo i...

[rxdawg44]

Have to wait so long to bear weight? I was told only 25% for 3 weeks then 50% for 3 more, But I can walk on it normally at 10 days post op. I'm 45 years old an follow all the precautions and have been doing the PT drills 4-5 times daily. What would gappen if I kicked the walker snd crutches to the curb?

 

[Texas]

Hi and welcome I know you may feel great an all and thats terrific but what ever the Dr told you to do I would you dont want a set back you have been thru so much already its not going to hurt to wait a lil longer and do as he says.........If you feel good and try and something happens that would not be good........Patients is terrible with these kinds of surgeries but well worth it in the end....Hang in there......Take care of yourself and dont push it .....I know I didnt like the patients word wither but its worth it in the end..........good luck to you........)I am glad your doing so well thats terrific............)

 

[rxdawg44]

Thanks. I alrady knew the answer to that but I was just getting someone else to say it.

 

[Hip Op Dj]

I have uncemented LTHR and I am now 4 and bit weeks post op.
My understanding is that with the uncemented prosthesis the OS wants no weight in order to give the bone a chance to attach to the prosthesis, if you are weight bearing the movement of the prosthesis in the shaft of the femur stops or does not aid this process.
That was the way it was explained to me and it makes sense, I guess.
I'm 38 and I don't wanna have another THR for at least another 20 yrs - so I am following the instructions that came in the box.

 

[Josephine]

The annoying bit is that some surgeons don't actually go with the non-weightbearing protocol. My sister's surgeon is one. They believe that the loading on the stem actually encourages bony ingrowth. However, since your surgeon doesn't believe this, I think you should comply with his directions.

 

[rxdawg44]

It was easy the first 6 or 7 days because of the pain. But now I am 13 days and the last 6 I actually feel zero pain and I have to conciously make an effort to not put any weight on it because it doesn't hurt a bit. I actually feel like I could go out and jog on it. The next 4 weeks are going to be challenging to keep that foot off the ground on my crutches. Gotta do it though.

 

[tracie]

hi rxdawg44 i agree with jo on this one im 14 days post op i have a ceramic on ceramic uncemented replacement and have been fully weight bearing from the start and im already down to one crutch which if i do say myself great.i would feel so restricted if my doc put these restrictions on my recovery im totally taking things easy my recovery is coming naturally im not forcing myself at all i do feel for you and totally understand i must be really hard not to put weight through your leg.maybe jo can shed some light as to why some of us are full weight bearing and others not good luck to you xxxx

 

[Judles]

What box?????
:hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe:

 

[Josephine]

maybe jo can shed some light as to why some of us are full weight bearing and others not

Wish I could, honey. It's a mystery to me too!

 

[rxdawg44]

PT took my staples out today. It's nice when I don't feel like I'm gripping my 2 seam fastball when I touch my butt.

 

[PRGal]

The annoying bit is that some surgeons don't actually go with the non-weightbearing protocol. My sister's surgeon is one. They believe that the loading on the stem actually encourages bony ingrowth. However, since your surgeon doesn't believe this, I think you should comply with his directions.

Does surgical approach matter in addition to cemented/uncemented? I had uncemented anterior approach almost a year ago, and was allowed full weight bearing the day after surgery while still in the hospital . . . sure was nice not to have to worry about all those additional directives!

 

[Josephine]

Doesn't seem to

 

[Hip Op Dj]

What box?????
:hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe:

The Box! The box my new hip came in! :sct:

Didn't your surgeon give you the packaging, instructions and receipt.:shk:

You'll need them otherwise returns are not accepted and guarantees are null and void!!

 

[Josephine]

Oh Gavin! You crack me up!

 

[Plumber]

PT took my staples out today. It's nice when I don't feel like I'm gripping my 2 seam fastball when I touch my butt.

Great analogy!!!!!
I appreciate that, being a former pitcher. That's classic & dead on!

My doc is from the school of "bear as much weight as you can tolerate." So that's what I'm doing, 10 days post op. I can bear full weight, but I'm still very careful. Using 1 crutch too.