3rd Dislocation
junior member
Wishing all the bone smart people a wondrous and pain free Christmas, filled with many goodies!
@Hip Hip Hooray!, yes it would be much more convenient to move back to Edmonton. I have been thinking of it since summer. It would take a lot of work to get the trailer ready for sale and then the packing too. I have been reading many articles on dislocations, they all focus on revision. also an interesting note, seems week muscles can be a factor. My internal & external rotators are very weak. I couldn't do abduction on my back without help, now I can do it unaided.
I liked your comments about your thin legs, until the hip was repositioned. It gives me hope that he can regain muscle. It also makes me think there is a problem. Maybe we can get a 2 for 1, with side by side hospital beds LOL.
It seems like we have some very tough hips to treat. I had 2 surgeries, plus many other treatments as a child and my hip was never quite fixed. Its why back in 1991, my current surgeon wanted to do an osteotomy. He got me in the end.
Jamie was born with his hip dislocated, so treatment started within 24 hrs. So he too has a lot of intervention. I hope his intervention will be simpler. Its draining juggling 2 peoples hip issues, especially from a distance. It makes it hard being a single parent!
It is beautiful out here, mountains 15 mins away and so quiet, and the air is fresh. The quality of life is much better. The only fly in the ointment is, now not being capable of doing deep steps. Before I could bum up or down the stairs, if I really needed to. I had a few instances of pulling myself up my stairs and crawling on my stomach from my kitchen door to my livingrm couch. It wasn't pretty, but it got the job done. Now I don't have this option as a back up. So I am praying for a miracle. Its funny now I've had my surgery, 3 people who help me a lot will be having their own replacement surgeries. I made sure to tell them about this site! The knowledge here is incredible. Its a shame I didn't do my homework prior to my surgery.
Again wishing everyone, the best Christmas ever with family and friends!
@Hip Hip Hooray!, yes it would be much more convenient to move back to Edmonton. I have been thinking of it since summer. It would take a lot of work to get the trailer ready for sale and then the packing too. I have been reading many articles on dislocations, they all focus on revision. also an interesting note, seems week muscles can be a factor. My internal & external rotators are very weak. I couldn't do abduction on my back without help, now I can do it unaided.
I liked your comments about your thin legs, until the hip was repositioned. It gives me hope that he can regain muscle. It also makes me think there is a problem. Maybe we can get a 2 for 1, with side by side hospital beds LOL.
It seems like we have some very tough hips to treat. I had 2 surgeries, plus many other treatments as a child and my hip was never quite fixed. Its why back in 1991, my current surgeon wanted to do an osteotomy. He got me in the end.
Jamie was born with his hip dislocated, so treatment started within 24 hrs. So he too has a lot of intervention. I hope his intervention will be simpler. Its draining juggling 2 peoples hip issues, especially from a distance. It makes it hard being a single parent!
It is beautiful out here, mountains 15 mins away and so quiet, and the air is fresh. The quality of life is much better. The only fly in the ointment is, now not being capable of doing deep steps. Before I could bum up or down the stairs, if I really needed to. I had a few instances of pulling myself up my stairs and crawling on my stomach from my kitchen door to my livingrm couch. It wasn't pretty, but it got the job done. Now I don't have this option as a back up. So I am praying for a miracle. Its funny now I've had my surgery, 3 people who help me a lot will be having their own replacement surgeries. I made sure to tell them about this site! The knowledge here is incredible. Its a shame I didn't do my homework prior to my surgery.
Again wishing everyone, the best Christmas ever with family and friends!