Read in an earlier post that someone was back in the water 3 weeks after hip joint surgery. That's pretty amazing. I wonder if it was resurfacing rather than a full replacement. I've heard of people with short recoveries following the procedure that preserves most of the bone and just provides a new bearing surface. I wanted that procedure myself but there were (are?) still some questions about about adhesion and wear of the components and my insurer wouldn't go for it.
Anybody relying too heavily on an anti inflammatory needs to consider the possible damage they're doing. When possible, it would be preferable to rely on icing following an activity and high doses of EPA (found in fish oil) plus good hydration. If you still need a NSAID (non steroidal anti-inflammatory) after doing all you can 'naturally' then go ahead knowing that they can damage organs and connective tissue. Or so I'm told.
How old are people who get hip (joint ) replacements ? What is the cause of conditions which require replacements ? Are replaced joints likely to get arthritic in laiter years ?
Had my left hip replaced in 2005. Metal on metal, large femoral head. Google Dr Harlan Amstutz, Joint replacement Institute. He's one the top guys in the field, worldwide.
(1)How old are people who get hip (joint ) replacements ?(2) What is the cause of conditions which require replacements ? (3)Are replaced joints likely to get arthritic in laiter years ?
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(1) almost any age (2) injury, or degenerative osteo arthritis (3) no.
Not long ago it was unusual for someone under 60 to require hip replacement and women far outnumbered men. Now it's showing up decades earlier and men are seeing it more often. Genetic predisposition plays a role, as does diet and environmental factors. An ancient ski injury to my knee created a mild pronation, and general wear and tear, including time spent on a motocross bike, set me up. Paying close attention to nutrition is one way to be pro-active if you feel like you're vulnerable.
Have you experienced any problems with the metal on metal THA that you have?
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No. I've had no problems. However there are some limitations. I can no longer do things like jumping off the roof. On the plus side, my range of motion is greater than my unaffected hip.
Never a problem with my all metal (chromium boron) large head THA until I made a wrong move. The earlier post about the size and shape of the 'neck' which supports the ball being a factor in impingement made sense, but I'm not well informed on that aspect. I believe that the metal components wear better than the alternatives, but regardless of which material is used, there will eventually be wear (which releases foreign material into your bloodstream, affecting the kidneys) and a chance of impingement and subluxation at the outer limits of the range of motion.
OK, I'd like to blame the computer, but I accidentally .posted the above entry multiple times. Since I have to write something here I'll just add the advice to put off the procedure as long as you can and work really hard at rehabilitation. Just heard tonight that former world chamion Fred Hemmings had the same hip done three times. Ouch.
hi, i have had both hips replaced in the last 3 years ,full hip replacement metal on metal big head bearings , the first one at age 51 and the second a year later,
it comes to a point when you just need to your hips sorted out , your walking becomes painfull so you stop walking so far ,you cant sleep at night because of the constant throbbing in your hips , bending ,putting socks on ,sneezing etc all becomes painfull and you get grumpier more and more with pain and lack of sleep ,
3 years on for me is a revelation ,the things i could/nt do i now can , surfing is one of the easier things i have got back to ,back to a point where i can still ride my 6ft 6 board ,
last year ,about a year after the second hip was done we walked up snowdon in wales in the uk , wales highest peak , 9 miles up and back ,
my advice to anyone is get your hips sorted out and return to the things that you used to enjoy , its no use haveing pristeen metal hips at an age when everything else is falling to bits and enduring pain and discomfort in your hips when you are at an age you want to be doing things that the rest of your body can do , navek
**Weight is a big factor, and one of the things you can do to help
yourself with a better outcome. My doctor explained how with every additional ten
pounds you have on your body, that correlates to an additional 200 pounds per square
inch in pressure you put on your hip with each step. That’s petty amazing to
think about. **
Howzit nofo, That was me who posted that and it was a friend of mine who under went a new procedure at Wilcox Hospital in Lihue,Kauai and he is going strong still and no pain meds of any kind other than tylenol for a week or so.. The doctod operated on 2 people and they both ere successful in their quick recoveries with no problems during healing.and I wish could say the same for my cancer recovery. Aloha,Kokua
Interesting to read about all of the advancements and success with the hip surgeries. A good friend had the Birmingham Method done, in Houston Texas, 2 years ago. I am not sure which of the techniques described above is the same method–Titanium resurfacing I believe. He is stoked, and surfs better than ever. He is also a diet and exercise nut, and SUPS a whole lot on flat days, to build up his core strength, which he feels is vital to keeping the muscles around his hips strong. If the surf isnt 'happening, or if its small, he SUP’s. Always finds a way to be in the water.
(As an aside–Any threads of Knee Replacement surgeries, and their outcome on surfing after recovery? That may be my next challenge–Thanks, Mac)
Been a while since this discussion and I would like to know how the hips have been baring up and any advice that can be shared specifically to surfiing .I was thinking along the lines of surviving wipeouts without losing a leg , any no no’s at all surrounding hips and surfing etc . Also any knew approaches to the surgery that would appeal to surfers.
Amen to that. A few years ago, I found myself overweight (clinically obese) with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and borderline Type 2 diabetes. Years of poor diet, waning exercise, and the traditional coprorate lifestyle had taken its toll. It was time for a change, and change I did. I dropped over 50 lb., lowered my BP from 158/90 to 120/70 (resting heart rate now 56 bps), cholesterol is now 132/47, I’m off my BP medication and the Type 2 diabetes is a distant memory. All the result of eating right, and well, refocusing my exercise and training, manging my stressors, and paying attention to my overall well-being.
This June, I fractured my left hip socket in three places (flip flops and dark basement stairs are not a good mix). Six weeks later I was out of the hip/leg brace and putting 50+% weight on the hip. The latest X-rays indicate the fractures are mending well, and quickly; my ortho surgeon says I may have dodged the proverbial bullet for any arthritis down the road since the integrity of the socket is intact. He expects a 100% recovery and full use of the hip. (Surgery was ruled out as none of the damaged bones had been shifted or moved.)
While I cannot provide any empirical evidence to support my claim, I nonetheless attribute my rapid recovery to the changes I’ve made in my life. That, and the fact that at 57, I’m relatively young - it’s just a number anyway.