Guest guest Posted September 26, 1999 Report Posted September 26, 1999 Yoly, Way to go, honey. You're pretty impressive and I'm so glad everything is going well for you. We had a little discussion on here while you were " out " about whether discussing things like joint replacement actually belonged in this forum and your story is prime evidence that it does. What an inspiration for anyone else who may be facing this surgery. Keep up the good work. Hugs, a Peden Steve Jordan wrote: > > From: Steve Jordan <sjord@...> > > Hello Gang, > I am feeling lots better today. . I have my parents and brother here > watching over me , since my husband travels a lot, he is a airplane > pilot. > I am very pleased with my progress. Here are a few numbers just to > give you an idea of my improvement. > before and after surgery > My hip was fused for two years in a bent position about 15 degrees > at the hip and I walked on my toes, could not put my foot flat on the > floor.This has caused my sever back and knee pain. > I now can put my foot flat and my leg is straight down from my hip. > > My hip was fused in a inward position so I had NO lateral range of > motion(could not open my leg)Before I had surgery I was measured at 5 > degrees negative so I was bent inward. > I now can move my leg laterally (out) 25 degrees WOW!!!! The > therapist says that my tendons and muscles are so tight that it will > take a little while but I should achieve 45 degrees on a lateral > movement. > Laying flat on my back I could not bend my knee up keeping my foot > flat on the bed doing a exercise they call a " Foot slide " I can now bend > my knee and hip up to 80 degrees WOW!!!! I will achieve 90 but it is to > soon to push that far, I must let the buttock muscle heal. > Standing up I could not lift my knee up in a bent position . I can now > lift my knee up 60 degrees > Another great thing is that I can just sit when I want to, I would > sit slanted back and my hip would slowly bend over a course of about 5 > to 10 min. this was really hard on my already fused back and neck. > So as you see, it was for me a very necessary surgery. No more pain > and the ability to move and become independent are a priceless gift. > All this in only 11 days!!!! > Take care lots of hugs, Yoly!!!! > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2006 Report Posted January 27, 2006 Hello, Just wanted to let you know after some Codiene and a good night's sleep (though too short with the alarm for work) my hip feels much better. I'll try to take it easy today (ha ha). Take care, Lenka Quote
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