Guest guest Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Hi Dave, I'm 52 and had a THR on 10/28 also due to AVN. I'm glad to learn the injections gave you some relief, since I'm getting injections in January as I can't have surgery on the other hip until June. I don't think you are too young for the surgery, especially if you are in a lot of pain. Several members of this group in their 40's and younger. Perhaps you should look around for another surgeon. Gordon's pre-surgery tips are excellent. The more you can strengthen the hip that isn't being operated on, the faster your recovery. Four weeks after surgery, my doctor said I could drop all the restrictions: turning leg inwards, crossing legs, etc. He did suggest that I put on socks and shoes by lifting one foot to the opposite knee, as opposed to bending over. However, I bend over to re-tie my sneakers fairly regularly. FYI, I had a custom, Stryker ceramic-on-ceramic implant with an anterior incision (avoids cutting muscle). Good luck, keep us posted. Carol dave <lvm4chat@...> wrote: Hi everyone. I'm a 49 year old, suffering from AVN in both hips. So far, I have received two rounds of injections. The first one worked for about 10 weeks, the second on for about 3-4 weeks. The surgeon said that I am too young to consider the THR right now, but I just don't think I can deal with the pain much longer. This is effecting my day-to-day life. My right hip seems to be 'going out' occasionally. It might happen when I'm walking or trying to stand from a sitting position. Being new here, I'm anxious to get some wonderful advice and will start reading the back posts. In the meantime, can anyone tell me if I'll be able to cross my legs again once the hips are replaced?cheers & thanks,dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Hi Dave, I had my Hip replacement done four years ago and I still don't cross my legs thats a big no no I'm still siting on a high toilet and can't pick things up from the floor unless I do my leg trick. Well Dave and everyone else have A Happy New Year Susiedave <lvm4chat@...> wrote: Hi everyone. I'm a 49 year old, suffering from AVN in both hips. So far, I have received two rounds of injections. The first one worked for about 10 weeks, the second on for about 3-4 weeks. The surgeon said that I am too young to consider the THR right now, but I just don't think I can deal with the pain much longer. This is effecting my day-to-day life. My right hip seems to be 'going out' occasionally. It might happen when I'm walking or trying to stand from a sitting position. Being new here, I'm anxious to get some wonderful advice and will start reading the back posts. In the meantime, can anyone tell me if I'll be able to cross my legs again once the hips are replaced?cheers & thanks,dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 hey dave, i think you need to find a new dr. one that is up to date on technology. i have avn also but so far only one hip has been replaced, the other one is hurting more as time passes. my replacement was at 36 yrs old. when your daily activities are restricted by the pain it's time to do something. the new ceramic and metal hips last much longer than the ones used even 3-5 years ago. this site is a great place to start researching your options. good luck A new guy > > > > Hi everyone. I'm a 49 year old, suffering from AVN in both hips. So > far, I have received two rounds of injections. The first one worked > for about 10 weeks, the second on for about 3-4 weeks. The surgeon > said that I am too young to consider the THR right now, but I just > don't think I can deal with the pain much longer. This is effecting > my day-to-day life. My right hip seems to be 'going out' > occasionally. It might happen when I'm walking or trying to stand > from a sitting position. Being new here, I'm anxious to get some > wonderful advice and will start reading the back posts. In the > meantime, can anyone tell me if I'll be able to cross my legs again > once the hips are replaced? > cheers & thanks, > dave > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Hi Carol. Thanks for the feedback. I think I may have to find a new surgeon anyway because our insurance changes on the first. I had completely forgotten that our employer had dropped our carrier and we had to select new insurance. Talk about starting from square-one. At least I can consider this a fresh start. I try to have a Polly attitude about these things. It keeps me sane. Thanks again, Sparky -- In Joint Replacement , Carol <carolann1312004@y...> wrote: > Hi Dave, > > I'm 52 and had a THR on 10/28 also due to AVN. I'm glad to learn the injections gave you some relief, since I'm getting injections in January as I can't have surgery on the other hip until June. > > I don't think you are too young for the surgery, especially if you are in a lot of pain. Several members of this group in their 40's and younger. Perhaps you should look around for another surgeon. > > Gordon's pre-surgery tips are excellent. The more you can strengthen the hip that isn't being operated on, the faster your recovery. Four weeks after surgery, my doctor said I could drop all the restrictions: turning leg inwards, crossing legs, etc. He did suggest that I put on socks and shoes by lifting one foot to the opposite knee, as opposed to bending over. However, I bend over to re-tie my sneakers fairly regularly. > > FYI, I had a custom, Stryker ceramic-on-ceramic implant with an anterior incision (avoids cutting muscle). > > Good luck, keep us posted. > > Carol > > > > > dave <lvm4chat@a...> wrote: > > > Hi everyone. I'm a 49 year old, suffering from AVN in both hips. So > far, I have received two rounds of injections. The first one worked > for about 10 weeks, the second on for about 3-4 weeks. The surgeon > said that I am too young to consider the THR right now, but I just > don't think I can deal with the pain much longer. This is effecting > my day-to-day life. My right hip seems to be 'going out' > occasionally. It might happen when I'm walking or trying to stand > from a sitting position. Being new here, I'm anxious to get some > wonderful advice and will start reading the back posts. In the > meantime, can anyone tell me if I'll be able to cross my legs again > once the hips are replaced? > cheers & thanks, > dave > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Happy New Year to you as well, Susie. Thank you. cheers,\ Sparky > > > > Hi everyone. I'm a 49 year old, suffering from AVN in both hips. So > far, I have received two rounds of injections. The first one worked > for about 10 weeks, the second on for about 3-4 weeks. The surgeon > said that I am too young to consider the THR right now, but I just > don't think I can deal with the pain much longer. This is effecting > my day-to-day life. My right hip seems to be 'going out' > occasionally. It might happen when I'm walking or trying to stand > from a sitting position. Being new here, I'm anxious to get some > wonderful advice and will start reading the back posts. In the > meantime, can anyone tell me if I'll be able to cross my legs again > once the hips are replaced? > cheers & thanks, > dave > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Dave: I was 49 when I saw my doctor, he said " sooner than later " I should get a THR. But to come back when the pain was to much for me to live with, I returned this past year, I'm 50 now and 10 weeks post op. Like everyone else, wished I hadn't waited so long.....! in Houston > > Hi everyone. I'm a 49 year old, The surgeon > > said that I am too young to consider the THR right now, but I just > > don't think I can deal with the pain much longer. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Dave: lots of people younger than you have had very successful hip replacements. There is no reason to be in pain, if there is a treatment. Get a second opinion from another orthopedist. Marilyn dave wrote: Hi everyone. I'm a 49 year old, suffering from AVN in both hips. So far, I have received two rounds of injections. The first one worked for about 10 weeks, the second on for about 3-4 weeks. The surgeon said that I am too young to consider the THR right now, but I just don't think I can deal with the pain much longer. This is effecting my day-to-day life. My right hip seems to be 'going out' occasionally. It might happen when I'm walking or trying to stand from a sitting position. Being new here, I'm anxious to get some wonderful advice and will start reading the back posts. In the meantime, can anyone tell me if I'll be able to cross my legs again once the hips are replaced? cheers & thanks, dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Hi Dave, I went down the road of doctors saying your too young for a THR. I never understood that logic. Why spend the next few years in pain and then get run over by a bus was what I thought...or wait to be an active pain free pensioner.. I'm 32, and had my hip replaced on 11.10.04. Suddenly everything in life feels possible again! At 11 weeks post op I can walk for miles-I still use a cane but hope to ditch it soon. I can just about sit indian style (if thats what you mean by cross legged) but dont cross my legs like a 'lady' anymore as thats no longer comfortable. I had a congenital dislocated hip which affected range of motion and I have more range now. Good luck with getting your insurance situation sorted out and maybe try to find a surgeon who deals with younger people if possible, Leigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 PS, I had the more common posterior approach THR. Maybe core decompression as other point out is your first step if the hips likely to still be salvagable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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