Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

[Guest guest]

It's difficult for someone to know what long term restrictions are

because each OS seems to have different viewpoints and perhaps some

patients have slightly different anatomy.

I have no restrictions -- and didn't from the day of the operation but

I had it done with the anterior approach.

Some people with more traditional surgeries also have no restrictions

while others have what are considered to be the traditional

restrictions in terms of the so called 90 degree rule.

I think you should ask your OS what his/her restrictions are and

continue to follow up in the weeks and months after your surgery.

As part of the physical/occupational therapy in the hospital, you are

going to be " taught " whatever restrictions you have and how to go

around without " violating " them.

On May 8, 2009, at 8:29 AM, msaxolotl wrote:

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> perspective. I went to the hip class and got acquainted with the

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> are. I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe positions. If

> you know of a site, or something to point me to I would appreciate it.

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>I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe positions. If you know of a

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I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his restrictions are forever

(no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). When I mentioned this to my PT (who has

worked with my surgeon's THR patients), she said this may change depending on

how hard I work at rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

various glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple strengthening

exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm not strong by

any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind my back (so to speak) for

the past 10 years. I used to walk and bike everywhere, and I am determined to

do those things again when both my hips are replaced and healed next year.

So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab will affect the restrictions.

Do your preparation exercises, even though it hurts, and I speak from experience

with that . . .

Alice in Boulder

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I had metal on posterior, minimally invasive, metal THA in June 2008. I had the

usual restrictions for 6 weeks. I am 10.5 months out and I do everything

(restrictions were lifted at 6 weeks). I am not all that comfortable crossing

operated leg over the other, so mostly I don't. But I can do that and I think

my issue is mostly psychological!. And otherwise I am fine - do aerobics, walk

dogs, dig in the garden, no problem putting on socks etc.

Listen to your body - after the first 6 weeks you'll discover what seems right

to you.

Betsy

From: aliceinboulder

Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 5:26 PM

Joint Replacement

Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

>I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe positions. If you know of a

site, or something to point me to I would appreciate it.

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I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his restrictions are forever

(no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). When I mentioned this to my PT (who has

worked with my surgeon's THR patients), she said this may change depending on

how hard I work at rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

various glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple strengthening

exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm not strong by

any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind my back (so to speak) for

the past 10 years. I used to walk and bike everywhere, and I am determined to do

those things again when both my hips are replaced and healed next year.

So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab will affect the restrictions.

Do your preparation exercises, even though it hurts, and I speak from experience

with that . . .

Alice in Boulder

[Guest guest]

Alice,

I would get a second opinion.  I had an anterior approach done and have no

restrictions.  I have also heard of friends who had the posterior approach and

also did not have restrictions. So double check on that prognosis.

Mike

From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@...>

Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

Joint Replacement

Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

>I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe positions. If you know of a

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I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his restrictions are forever

(no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). When I mentioned this to my PT (who has

worked with my surgeon's THR patients), she said this may change depending on

how hard I work at rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

various glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple strengthening

exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm not strong by

any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind my back (so to speak) for

the past 10 years. I used to walk and bike everywhere, and I am determined to

do those things again when both my hips are replaced and healed next year.

So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab will affect the restrictions.

Do your preparation exercises, even though it hurts, and I speak from experience

with that . . .

Alice in Boulder

[Guest guest]

Also check into hip resurfacing. I contacted another recent poster on here and

found out she was only 39! I was able to get her some email opinions from some

top resurfacing docs within 24 hours and it looks like she IS a candidate for

hip resurfacing, it will be a difficult case, but doable by a TOP resurfacing

doc.

How old are you? Keep in mind this other gal was told she was not a candidate

for resurfacing by her doctor, just like I was, due to having dysplasia. The

doc that told me I wasn't a candidate for resurfacing was a top ortho at

Stanford. I got 2nd, 3rd and 4th opinions from top resurfacing docs that all

told me I was an ideal candidate. There are NO restrictions with resurfacing,

NONE. Take a look at this video of one patient that is a professional cameraman

that filmed every step of his progress from before surgery with his limp to

afterwards, walking unaided through Europe.

http://www.surfacehippyinfo.com/Stories/20090109350/Other-Patients/-Manders\

/menu-id-30.html

It is the most detailed short video clip of a hip resurfacing patient throughout

his entire pre to post op process.

Email me offline is you want me to help you.

Vicky

Hip resurfaced December 1, 2005 and LOVING life!

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how hard I work at rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

various glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple strengthening

exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm not strong by

any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind my back (so to speak) for

the past 10 years. I used to walk and bike everywhere, and I am determined to

do those things again when both my hips are replaced and healed next year.

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By the way, this video of , if any of you watched Good Morning America this

morning where Emeril Lagassi suprised a Mom for Mother's day? was the

cameraman for that show, carrying REALLY SUPER heavy equipment. Something you

are normally told NOT to do with a THR, carry anything super heavy. This video

is also hilarious for those of you that have not seen it or chose not to watch

it. has quite the sense of humor!! :-)

If any of you do not believe this is true, I would be happy to get you in touch

with him, he has now become a good friend of mine. He was also destined for a

THR until he found the surface hippy group, did his research and chose to take

his health into his own hands, he flew to Belgium to have one of the top

resurfacing surgeons give him resurfacing instead of a THR which would have

limited him (according to the doc that wanted to give him the THR) the rest of

his life and his job WOULD have been over.

Vicky

LBHR Dr. Bose Dec 01 05

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depending on how hard I work at rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles

(quads & various glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

strengthening exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm

not strong by any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind my back (so

to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to walk and bike everywhere, and I am

determined to do those things again when both my hips are replaced and healed

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[Guest guest]

Look at the post I was responding to:

" I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

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MANY surgeons DO still have these restrictions, so people NEED to be made aware

of that. The top doc I saw at Stanford told me I would have those restrictions

the rest of my life and I was scheduled for a THR with him. I wake up every

morning SO thankful I found out about resurfacing when I did and canceled my

surgery with him and did my research, even though he told me I did not qualify

for resurfacing (he did not do them). My Mom is one that can never cross her

legs and can not stoop down, she has those restrictions for life. She had her

THR's prior to my knowledge of resurfacing.

IF someone still has an option, they should look into preserving the bone first.

There are NO restrictions with resurfacing, most THR's you can NOT run marathons

or do Ironman triathlons. MANY and MOST athletes STOP what they loved once they

get a THR, NOT the case with resurfacing. VERY few THR's return to the sport

fully if it is heavy impact, VERY few. And if they continue for long, they end

up facing revision surgeries due to the improper loading of the femur (stress

shielding) with a THR.

http://www.surfacehippyinfo.com/Why-Resurfacing-/Why-Hip-Resurfacing-/menu-id-27\

..html

(scroll to the bottom for definition of stress shielding and Wolf's Law)

NOT the case with resurfacing. Just look at the home page, each month there are

three new rotating athletes stories on there, patients that are doing phenomenal

things unheard of with a THR.

http://www.surfacehippyinfo.com

As I mentioned in a prior post, a THR is an excellent option to relieve you of

pain IF you do not qualify for resurfacing, but my belief is that if someone is

still pre-surgery, they should try to do everything in their power to get a

resurface FIRST if at all possible. That means getting opinions ONLY from TOP

experienced hip resurfacing surgeons. All hip resurfacing surgeons ALSO do

THR's, NOT true the other way around. Most THR surgeons do NOT perform hip

resurfacing, it is just a more technichally demanding and difficult surgery to

do. Preserving your bone if you can just makes common sense IMO. Anyone still

looking into options should take a look at these animation videos that show the

differences. I literally had no idea what a THR was until I saw something

similar to these when I was doing my research, it was very eye opening.

http://www.surfacehippyinfo.com/Hip-Multimedia/Hip-Multimedia/menu-id-101.html

Because you are one of a select few THR recipients that was told by your surgeon

no restrictions does not mean that is the case with all THR's. That however IS

the case with ALL hip resurfacings. It is NOT a good idea to continue heavy

impact with a THR due to the metal spike down your femur, it eventually will

loosen, there is no spike with a resurfacing, that is just a fact. My Mom is

still very happy she got her THR's, she was in so much pain prior, but she is in

her 70's now, I was only 48 and to me, when a surgeon does not even tell a

patient that resurfacing exists or worst, outright lies to the patient like that

surgeon at Stanford did with me, it is truly a crime IMO. That is why I try to

inform people any way that I can.

Vicky

LBHR Dr. Bose Dec 01 05

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> > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple strengthening

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> > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again when both

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[Guest guest]

I fell very hard three weeks ago and landed on my left knee. (My left hip is my

resurfaced side) My right foot stepped in a pot hole, twisted in the parking

lot walking up to get in my daughters car and I landed VERY hard on my left

knee. I fell so hard, I could not get up until my daughter got out of the car

and came around to help me up. She asked me how my hip was and my response to

her was, my hip?? I fell on my knee, my knee is killing me. Then I realized

what she was asking and said, oh, my hip is fine. I do not even think about the

hip now almost 3 1/2 years after my resurfacing. Many resurfacing patients have

returned to sports like ice hockey where they fall all the time. Here's a video

of a patient at six months post op hip resurfacing playing ice hockey with the

surgeon that did his surgery.

http://www.surfacehippyinfo.com/Ice-Hockey/Ice-Hockey/Tom-Dolan-Ice-Hockey-7/12/\

07-Dr.-Rubinstein/menu-id-102.html

Vicky

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> > & various

> > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some

> > simple strengthening

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> > recovery. I'm

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> > deteriorating behind

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> > walk and bike

> > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things

> > again when both

> > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

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On May 9, 2009, at 6:59 AM, vicky4vi wrote:

You continue to post that only a hip resurfacing will give this result

-- which is NOT true.

I don't know why someone has " restrictions " or doesn't -- but to state

that hip resurfacing is the ONLY procedure that gives that outcome is

inaccurate.

Hip resurfacing is an option but there are rational reasons to opt for

replacement -- particularly if one is a post menopausal woman. And

one can have a hip replacement without ANY restrictions -- I don't

have restrictions; my friends don't have restrictions and others who

have posted have no restrictions.

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> made aware of that. The top doc I saw at Stanford told me I would

> have those restrictions the rest of my life and I was scheduled for

> a THR with him. I wake up every morning SO thankful I found out

> about resurfacing when I did and canceled my surgery with him and

> did my research, even though he told me I did not qualify for

> resurfacing (he did not do them). My Mom is one that can never cross

> her legs and can not stoop down, she has those restrictions for

> life. She had her THR's prior to my knowledge of resurfacing.

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[Guest guest]

Read my post, I never said resurfacing is the ONLY procedure with no

restrictions, I stated that MOST THR's DO have restrictions, and that MANY

surgeons do give THR patients these restrictions, I NEVER said ALL surgeons.

Again read my post, I did not say ALL, I did say ALL resurfacings do NOT have

any restrictions.

Post menopausal is a cop out for doctors that do not want to bother with

resurfacing, it should only have to do with a persons bone density and activity

level, not a person's age or gender. The top resurfacing surgeons look at

patients on a case by case basis, NOT by age or gender.

Vicky

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> -- which is NOT true.

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> I don't know why someone has " restrictions " or doesn't -- but to state

> that hip resurfacing is the ONLY procedure that gives that outcome is

> inaccurate.

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> Hip resurfacing is an option but there are rational reasons to opt for

> replacement -- particularly if one is a post menopausal woman. And

> one can have a hip replacement without ANY restrictions -- I don't

> have restrictions; my friends don't have restrictions and others who

> have posted have no restrictions.

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> > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). "

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> > made aware of that. The top doc I saw at Stanford told me I would

> > have those restrictions the rest of my life and I was scheduled for

> > a THR with him. I wake up every morning SO thankful I found out

> > about resurfacing when I did and canceled my surgery with him and

> > did my research, even though he told me I did not qualify for

> > resurfacing (he did not do them). My Mom is one that can never cross

> > her legs and can not stoop down, she has those restrictions for

> > life. She had her THR's prior to my knowledge of resurfacing.

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[Guest guest]

Ladies could you please stop with all the drama and the all capital letters.

If many would stop trying to posture themselves as experts and simply share

their own experiences which is what most people are looking for things would

be much better. I've heard that from a number of people since my last post

two weeks ago.

Harold

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From: Joint Replacement

[mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of vicky4vi

Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 10:22 AM

Joint Replacement

Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

Read my post, I never said resurfacing is the ONLY procedure with no

restrictions, I stated that MOST THR's DO have restrictions, and that MANY

surgeons do give THR patients these restrictions, I NEVER said ALL surgeons.

Again read my post, I did not say ALL, I did say ALL resurfacings do NOT

have any restrictions.

Post menopausal is a cop out for doctors that do not want to bother with

resurfacing, it should only have to do with a persons bone density and

activity level, not a person's age or gender. The top resurfacing surgeons

look at patients on a case by case basis, NOT by age or gender.

Vicky

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> -- which is NOT true.

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> I don't know why someone has " restrictions " or doesn't -- but to state

> that hip resurfacing is the ONLY procedure that gives that outcome is

> inaccurate.

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> Hip resurfacing is an option but there are rational reasons to opt for

> replacement -- particularly if one is a post menopausal woman. And

> one can have a hip replacement without ANY restrictions -- I don't

> have restrictions; my friends don't have restrictions and others who

> have posted have no restrictions.

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> > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). "

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> > made aware of that. The top doc I saw at Stanford told me I would

> > have those restrictions the rest of my life and I was scheduled for

> > a THR with him. I wake up every morning SO thankful I found out

> > about resurfacing when I did and canceled my surgery with him and

> > did my research, even though he told me I did not qualify for

> > resurfacing (he did not do them). My Mom is one that can never cross

> > her legs and can not stoop down, she has those restrictions for

> > life. She had her THR's prior to my knowledge of resurfacing.

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[Guest guest]

I apologize Harold. With writing, the only way to emphasize certain words since

you are not hearing them, is by bolding, underlining, which is not possible here

in these forums, or capitalizing, which is what I do only when a word needs to

be emphasized. It is not meant to shout like someone does when using all caps

in an entire sentence. Sorry if I offended you.

I believe that on forums like these, it is impossible to please all the people

all the time, however, there is room for all different view points, that is what

makes these forums so valuable, to learn information so people can do their own

research. People can choose to skip over certain posts or just delete them if

they are getting them via email. But everyone should be allowed to voice their

opinions, those reading can choose to ignore them or not. :-) Have a great

day.

Vicky

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> > replacement -- particularly if one is a post menopausal woman. And

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> > > made aware of that. The top doc I saw at Stanford told me I would

> > > have those restrictions the rest of my life and I was scheduled for

> > > a THR with him. I wake up every morning SO thankful I found out

> > > about resurfacing when I did and canceled my surgery with him and

> > > did my research, even though he told me I did not qualify for

> > > resurfacing (he did not do them). My Mom is one that can never cross

> > > her legs and can not stoop down, she has those restrictions for

> > > life. She had her THR's prior to my knowledge of resurfacing.

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> Look at the post I was responding to:

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> " I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). "

>

Since I'm the person who wrote those words, I'd like to emphasize that I also

stated in the same post that my PT, who works with my surgeon, told me

restrictions are adjusted according to how well one participates in her/his

rehab. I could go on and on, but I won't. I'm going to focus on what I can and

must do in order to have a positive outcome and a higher quality of life than I

presently experience. I'm glad to offer support to others in the same boat.

Alice in Boulder, where it's springtime in the Rockies

[Guest guest]

My THR was last september. I have a Stryker hip. My restrictions were form three

months, then my Dr. said they were lifted and I didn't have to worry. He told me

I could go back to yoga when I was ready. His partner has no restrictions for

his patients. It really depends on the doc, and also how many dislocations they

see. My doc siade he was thinking about lifting his three month rule.

Restrictions are a pain,but my new hip doesn t hurt ,feels fairly normal and I

am happy. Getting the other one done in August, then I will truly be the bionic

woman,I just won't ever look like Wagner.

Patti Widener NCTM

Widener Piano Studio

happykeys88@...

EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD

Join me

Joint Replacement

From: aliceinboulder@...

Date: Sat, 9 May 2009 23:28:45 +0000

Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

>

> Look at the post I was responding to:

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> " I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). "

>

Since I'm the person who wrote those words, I'd like to emphasize that I also

stated in the same post that my PT, who works with my surgeon, told me

restrictions are adjusted according to how well one participates in her/his

rehab. I could go on and on, but I won't. I'm going to focus on what I can and

must do in order to have a positive outcome and a higher quality of life than I

presently experience. I'm glad to offer support to others in the same boat.

Alice in Boulder, where it's springtime in the Rockies

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I will truly be the bionic woman,I just won't ever look like Wagner.

> Patti Widener NCTM

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> Widener Piano Studio

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> happykeys88@...

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Yay, bionic woman! I look forward to joining the exclusive club. I bet we're

hotter than poor anyway.

Alice

" I'm pushing 60. That's all the exercise I want. " --Mark Twain

[Guest guest]

You bet!

Patti Widener NCTM

Widener Piano Studio

happykeys88@...

EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD

Join me

Joint Replacement

From: aliceinboulder@...

Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 00:06:55 +0000

Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

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>

I will truly be the bionic woman,I just won't ever look like Wagner.

> Patti Widener NCTM

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> Widener Piano Studio

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> happykeys88@...

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Yay, bionic woman! I look forward to joining the exclusive club. I bet we're

hotter than poor anyway.

Alice

" I'm pushing 60. That's all the exercise I want. " --Mark Twain

[Guest guest]

Ditto to what jujulabee said. I also have nothing against resurfacing, but

Vicky comes off like an advocate for resurfacing and not a terribly well

informed one. I've had both hips replaced in the past 3 years. The last one 8

months ago. I played tennis yesterday. I have no restrictions.

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> > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

> > > > Joint Replacement

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> > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). When I

> > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my surgeon's THR

> > patients), she said this may change depending on how hard I work at

> > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads & various

> > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple strengthening

> > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm

> > not strong by any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind

> > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to walk and bike

> > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again when both

> > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

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> > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab will affect

> > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even though it

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That is great! Happy you have no restrictions and can return to tennis.

Let me point out a couple of things.

I am an advocate for resurfacing. As I mentioned in a prior post or two, I

realize that some patients are told by their doctors that after a THR, they have

no restrictions. Can I ask you both two questions? Does that include running

marathons on a regular basis or lifting weight over 50 pounds, or even 30 pounds

and carrying it, like in certain jobs like s below who is a pro cameraman,

carrying super heavy camera equipment, stooping down while carrying it and

moving all around (at 5 months post op, by the way)? Just wondering.

It still leaves the 'fact' that not ALL THR patients that receive them, have no

restrictions. Many patients that receive THR's are still given restrictions for

life, how is that misinformed? Many post on here about their restrictions, my

Mom has those restrictions, I was told I would have them when I was originally

scheduled for my THR. So what I have stated in all of my posts is that MOST THR

surgeons will place restrictions on their patients following surgery,

restrictions they must follow for life, NOT ALL, but many.

But again, the fact also remains that with ALL Hip Resurfacing, once you are

healed, either at six months or one year depending on the doctor, there are

literally NO restrictions with ANY and ALL hip resurfacings.

Patients need to be aware of that when they do their research. Just because

some of you do not have restrictions does not mean anyone and everyone receiving

a THR will not have restrictions, but anyone receiving a resurfacing will

definitely not have restrictions after one year. Please read this that was

recently posted by Ruth on the surface hippy message board with a link to both

dancers stories below it. Ruth is in her 60's by the way.

Re: Why docs don't tell us about Resurfacing

Hi All: As some of you may know, I am a ballet dancer, happily doing just that -

dancing and leaping and turning and getting into full splits and doing other

crazy things we dancers love to do. I also am featured on a website called

Dancer Hips. It is a great site - in fact it was by going to that site and

reading Starrett's story of his bilateral resurfacing with Dr. Amstutz

and his subsequent return ON STAGE again as a professional ballet dancer that I

found Dr. Amstutz and this site and am now three years post op from my own

bilateral resurfacing.

Anyway ... I went to the site a few days ago to see if any dancers had posted

new stories and I did indeed find one. This dancer was a Broadway dancer. She

states in her story that yes she is very happy to be pain free and able to walk

again. But she no longer even thinks of dancing. And (and to me this is the

important part) she is NEVER I repeat NEVER supposed to lift more than 30 pounds

and must always remember to " sit like a lady " and not cross her legs. She states

she will not be able to lift her granddaughter when she reaches a weight

above 30 pounds.

I suspect she does not have a large ball MOM. Why? She said she went to a top

orthopedist who works with many dancers. She is only 56 years old. That's why we

need to keep getting the word out - there are other alternatives that potential

candidates will never know about unless they get very lucky to either find

information from sources like this or go to a surgeon who will tell them about

ALL the alternatives ... not just the ones they feel comfortable with.

Happy dancing all,

Ruth Z "

Ruth's story

http://dancerhips.com/ziegler.html

The OTHER dancers story

http://dancerhips.com/cardy.html

Again, REAL LIFE people. So, PLEASE tell me, what part of my posts state

misinformation? I have nothing against THR's if a patient does not qualify for

resurfacing, it is an incredible surgery to relieve someone of their pain, but

YES, I am an advocate for hip resurfacing. Why not preserve your bone first if

you possibly can?

Strictly for the benefit of those pre-surgery still looking into options OR

still have time to cancel their THR surgeries and research more, it doesn't hurt

for them to learn about these real life stories. Again, let me point out that

it is crucial to pick a skilled and experienced resurfacing surgeon. It does

not matter how many THR's a surgeon has done, if he has not done many

resurfacings, there IS a proven learning curve. I am in no way putting down

THR's, just pointing out that anyone wanting a full active lifestyle back with

no limitations, it does not hurt to first look into hip resurfacing.

Vicky

> > > > >

> > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

> > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my surgeon's THR

> > > patients), she said this may change depending on how hard I work at

> > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads & various

> > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple strengthening

> > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm

> > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind

> > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to walk and bike

> > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again when both

> > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

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> > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab will affect

> > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even though it

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[Guest guest]

You are not a doctor, but you play one on this forum.

Vicky: no disrespect intended, you are not a medical expert, but you make

statements as if you are. You've had a good experience with resurfacing and I'm

fine hearing about your experience. I did a great deal of research on

resurfacing vs. replacement before making my decision and medical experts admit

to pros and cons to each. It is not as cut and dry as you present. The stories

and personal experiences are what makes this forum a value to me and others. I

can live without the unsolicited medical advice.

Thanks,

-Ed

> > > > > >

> > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

> > > > > > Joint Replacement

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> > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). When I

> > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my surgeon's THR

> > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how hard I work at

> > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads & various

> > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple strengthening

> > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm

> > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind

> > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to walk and bike

> > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again when both

> > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

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> > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab will affect

> > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even though it

> > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

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[Guest guest]

Sorry, but there is not one shred of medical advice in any of my posts. I am

not medically trained, nor do I ever pretend to me. I am just a patient myself

that has met with and spoken to many surgeons from all over the world, attended

a lot of orthopedic surgeon conferences, interviewed over a dozen doctors and

talk to other patients on a daily basis. Please tell me what part of my post is

medical advice??

Just like others will tell patients to look into anterior approaches, or MIS or

certain devices, all I am doing is sharing other patients stories and saying to

look into resurfacing. That in NO way is medical advice.

Vicky

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

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> > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). When I

> > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my surgeon's THR

> > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how hard I work at

> > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads & various

> > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple strengthening

> > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm

> > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind

> > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to walk and bike

> > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again when both

> > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

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> > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab will affect

> > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even though it

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Don't just give Vicky that label.  Jujugee and a couple of others have the

philosophy that they know more they everyone else and that what they write is

the gospel and you are crazy if you don't follow to the letter.  Everyone needs

to stop using capitals, stop trying to be the experts and stick to giving their

own practical/personal experience...that's the purpose of this list.  You can

go to Mayo Clinic, NIH, Ortho sites, etc for research and medical advice.  When

I see Orthopedic Surgeon after someone's name I'll feel they should be speaking

as one.

On May 11, 2009, emiller_22207 <emiller_22207@...> wrote:

You are not a doctor, but you play one on this forum.

Vicky: no disrespect intended, you are not a medical expert, but you make

statements as if you are. You've had a good experience with resurfacing and I'm

fine hearing about your experience. I did a great deal of research on

resurfacing vs. replacement before making my decision and medical experts admit

to pros and cons to each. It is not as cut and dry as you present. The stories

and personal experiences are what makes this forum a value to me and others. I

can live without the unsolicited medical advice.

Thanks,

-Ed

> > > > > >

> > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

> > > > > > Joint Replacement

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> > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). When I

> > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my surgeon's THR

> > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how hard I work at

> > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads & various

> > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple strengthening

> > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm

> > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind

> > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to walk and bike

> > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again when both

> > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab will affect

> > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even though it

> > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

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LOL -- Didn't you threaten to pack up your bags and leave this list in

a petulant email last week. I see that like most other people on the

net who make that kind of threat, you are still around and adding

nothing but insults to the discourse.

For the record, if one types an occasional word in capital letters, it

is because the formatting doesn't permit other ways to indicate

emphasis like bolding -- and also because cyber-conversations lack the

ability to modulate tone and read facial expressions which is why

other forms of cyber-expressions are used to convey pretext and emotion.

It is only considered poor cyber-etiquette and SHOUTING when a post is

written entirely in capital letters -- which also makes it difficult

to read. It is NOT considered to be shouting when words are capped to

convey emphasis -- as I just did deliberately.

But I have never yet known someone to actually pick up his/her

marbles and leave the playground after warning of same on the

internet. LOL.

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> Don't just give Vicky that label. Jujugee and a couple of others

> have the philosophy that they know more they everyone else and that

> what they write is the gospel and you are crazy if you don't follow

> to the letter. Everyone needs to stop using capitals, stop trying

> to be the experts and stick to giving their own practical/personal

> experience...that's the purpose of this list. You can go to Mayo

> Clinic, NIH, Ortho sites, etc for research and medical advice. When

> I see Orthopedic Surgeon after someone's name I'll feel they should

> be speaking as one.

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You win. It will soon be you, Vicky and those who insist on trying to be what

you aren't because of some insecurity or other problem and who seek to be the

expert know it alls on everything. I only wish that the people who e-mailed me

privately complaining about you would have written it to the entire list.

Although I doubt even that would slow you down. You are just that way. The

list is yours. Have it. If anyone ever wants to ask me a question you are

welcome to contact me privately at haroldusc@... or 828-399-9198. I

didn't say I was leaving the list last week and in fact received private and

e-mails to the list asking me not to. I will not continue to be a part of it

anymore however. I am off the list. I hope you feel some great sense of

accomplishment and satisfaction. I am sure you will have some great pompous

respose to this and that's fine because I won't be reading it. Good luck and

goodbye.

Harold

On May 11, 2009, jujulabee@... wrote:

LOL -- Didn't you threaten to pack up your bags and leave this list in

a petulant email last week. I see that like most other people on the

net who make that kind of threat, you are still around and adding

nothing but insults to the discourse.

For the record, if one types an occasional word in capital letters, it

is because the formatting doesn't permit other ways to indicate

emphasis like bolding -- and also because cyber-conversations lack the

ability to modulate tone and read facial expressions which is why

other forms of cyber-expressions are used to convey pretext and emotion.

It is only considered poor cyber-etiquette and SHOUTING when a post is

written entirely in capital letters -- which also makes it difficult

to read. It is NOT considered to be shouting when words are capped to

convey emphasis -- as I just did deliberately.

But I have never yet known someone to actually pick up his/her

marbles and leave the playground after warning of same on the

internet. LOL.

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> experience...that's the purpose of this list. You can go to Mayo

> Clinic, NIH, Ortho sites, etc for research and medical advice. When

> I see Orthopedic Surgeon after someone's name I'll feel they should

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[Guest guest]

Vicky,

I am suspecting that those who are not very welcoming to your posts are those

who had not heard of resurfacing before their THR surgery and for them there is

no going back now. Or perhaps like me, even having heard of it were not able to

get a referral to a competent surgeon through their HMO, and due to finances had

to give up on the idea.

Whatever the reason, I welcome your posts and the information contained in them.

I think it is wonderful that someone has taken the time to do the research and

offer it to anyone who might be interested.

Please keep up the good work.

Judy McG

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term

Restrictions

> > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe positions. If

> > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would appreciate

it.

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). When I

> > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my surgeon's THR

> > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how hard I work at

> > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads & various

> > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple strengthening

> > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm

> > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind

> > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to walk and bike

> > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again when both

> > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab will affect

> > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even though it

> > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

Speaking only for myself, I was well aware of hip resurfacing but my

research led me to the conclusion that the risks for a post menopausal

woman outweighed any perceived benefits given since with a THR I

would have no restrictions and the ceramic/ceramic large head

prothesis I opted for had a theoretical very long life -- and that I

would deal with what was down the road in 15 years or more -- at which

point I would assume medical techniques had advanced.

Per my original post, I think hip resurfacing is a fine option for

some people and no one on this list has said anything negative about it.

However, the poster proselytizing its virtues is painting an

inaccurate picture of a THR --at least in my experience and for those

people I know personally who have had one. I am far from defensive

about it since I don't regret my decision. However, I think it does a

disservice to others who are considering options to feel that there is

hip replacement and then there is a life of being a cripple with

severe long long restrictions if one has THR LOL.

On May 11, 2009, at 3:41 PM, judymcglothlin wrote:

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>

> Vicky,

>

> I am suspecting that those who are not very welcoming to your posts

> are those who had not heard of resurfacing before their THR surgery

> and for them there is no going back now. Or perhaps like me, even

> having heard of it were not able to get a referral to a competent

> surgeon through their HMO, and due to finances had to give up on the

> idea.

>

> Whatever the reason, I welcome your posts and the information

> contained in them. I think it is wonderful that someone has taken

> the time to do the research and offer it to anyone who might be

> interested.

>

> Please keep up the good work.

>

> Judy McG

>

>

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term

> Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

> > > > > > > > >

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> > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

> positions. If

> > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would

> appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule,

> etc). When I

> > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> hard I work at

> > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> various

> > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> strengthening

> > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> walk and bike

> > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again

> when both

> > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> will affect

> > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> though it

> > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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