Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 Hi Diane, From my perspective there simply do not seem to be the same restrictions. The physios used to tut tut finding me with crossed my ankles in hospital and rehab but it had no affect............and they had only seen a handful of Resurfaces. I had the BHR because it was much harder to dislocate with little muscle and have never had a suggestion of dislocation to date............ 15 weeks...........my muscles hadn't worked for 35 years so they were minimal..........sometimes I think there is more scar tissue holding things together than muscles actually............. especially when trying to get some bending happening. I couldn't weight bear for 6 weeks but that was because of a bone graft..........others walk within hours........ I personally know 2 who went home from hospital next day walking on both legs.......... What you get up to after seems to have a lot to do with what you did before, the surrounding damage to the hip etc from years of hassles etc. Some climb mountains, take part in endurance trials, resume karate etc but some of us are just grateful to cut our toe nails and tie our shoe laces..........smile.......... It may well be something only your doctor can advise in your particular circumstance. Edith > Thanks to all who respond to my first email. I have been reading > anything and everything on resurfacing, but I am not seeing much on > post-op restrictions like there is for total hip replacements. Are > there restrictions ??? Have any of you found out the hard way there > are things you can no longer do ? Will I ever be able to go back to > doing step aerobics or riding horses which I love ? Please share your > wealth of knowledge on this subject with me. > > Thanks again, > > Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 Hi Diane, From my perspective there simply do not seem to be the same restrictions. The physios used to tut tut finding me with crossed my ankles in hospital and rehab but it had no affect............and they had only seen a handful of Resurfaces. I had the BHR because it was much harder to dislocate with little muscle and have never had a suggestion of dislocation to date............ 15 weeks...........my muscles hadn't worked for 35 years so they were minimal..........sometimes I think there is more scar tissue holding things together than muscles actually............. especially when trying to get some bending happening. I couldn't weight bear for 6 weeks but that was because of a bone graft..........others walk within hours........ I personally know 2 who went home from hospital next day walking on both legs.......... What you get up to after seems to have a lot to do with what you did before, the surrounding damage to the hip etc from years of hassles etc. Some climb mountains, take part in endurance trials, resume karate etc but some of us are just grateful to cut our toe nails and tie our shoe laces..........smile.......... It may well be something only your doctor can advise in your particular circumstance. Edith > Thanks to all who respond to my first email. I have been reading > anything and everything on resurfacing, but I am not seeing much on > post-op restrictions like there is for total hip replacements. Are > there restrictions ??? Have any of you found out the hard way there > are things you can no longer do ? Will I ever be able to go back to > doing step aerobics or riding horses which I love ? Please share your > wealth of knowledge on this subject with me. > > Thanks again, > > Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 Hi Diane, From my perspective there simply do not seem to be the same restrictions. The physios used to tut tut finding me with crossed my ankles in hospital and rehab but it had no affect............and they had only seen a handful of Resurfaces. I had the BHR because it was much harder to dislocate with little muscle and have never had a suggestion of dislocation to date............ 15 weeks...........my muscles hadn't worked for 35 years so they were minimal..........sometimes I think there is more scar tissue holding things together than muscles actually............. especially when trying to get some bending happening. I couldn't weight bear for 6 weeks but that was because of a bone graft..........others walk within hours........ I personally know 2 who went home from hospital next day walking on both legs.......... What you get up to after seems to have a lot to do with what you did before, the surrounding damage to the hip etc from years of hassles etc. Some climb mountains, take part in endurance trials, resume karate etc but some of us are just grateful to cut our toe nails and tie our shoe laces..........smile.......... It may well be something only your doctor can advise in your particular circumstance. Edith > Thanks to all who respond to my first email. I have been reading > anything and everything on resurfacing, but I am not seeing much on > post-op restrictions like there is for total hip replacements. Are > there restrictions ??? Have any of you found out the hard way there > are things you can no longer do ? Will I ever be able to go back to > doing step aerobics or riding horses which I love ? Please share your > wealth of knowledge on this subject with me. > > Thanks again, > > Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 Hi Dianne, One of the great advantages of a resurface is the lack of restrictions because of the size of the prosthesis. Unless the surgeon stuffs up the angle there is very little chance that you can dislocate so the restrictions of a THR don't really apply. Some conservative surgeons will have their patients follow the same precautions for around 6 weeks however when I asked my surgeon Young (who has also been resurfaced in one hip) about restrictions he laughed at me and said what restricitons. Suited me. All the best Dasher > Thanks to all who respond to my first email. I have been reading > anything and everything on resurfacing, but I am not seeing much on > post-op restrictions like there is for total hip replacements. Are > there restrictions ??? Have any of you found out the hard way there > are things you can no longer do ? Will I ever be able to go back to > doing step aerobics or riding horses which I love ? Please share your > wealth of knowledge on this subject with me. > > Thanks again, > > Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 Some people ride - my friend (BHR a few years ago) competes at Elementary dressage. Bought a narrower horse though. Someone in the states does some serious riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 Diane, Use the " Search Archive " button on the right side of the screen, about a 1/3 of way down and type in " horse " and " aerobics " and you will find a ton of information about your questions. I know for a fact that people with the resurfaced hip replacement are riding horses. There were alot of posting about the subject during the (US) summer. Mike > Thanks to all who respond to my first email. I have been reading > anything and everything on resurfacing, but I am not seeing much on > post-op restrictions like there is for total hip replacements. Are > there restrictions ??? Have any of you found out the hard way there are things you can no longer do ? Will I ever be able to go back to > doing step aerobics or riding horses which I love ? Please share your > wealth of knowledge on this subject with me. > > Thanks again, > > Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 Hi Diane! Even in the US, where the post-op period is a tad more conservative due to the FDA trial protocols; once you hit the 12-week mark, you're free to do almost anything (assuming you had a fairly normal surgery). My understanding is that about the only thing that can dislocate a resurf is " trauma " ie: you body at high speed connects with an immoveable object. Keeping this in mind, I have chosen to give up downhill skiing - I'm actually a very good skier; it's the ninny who's out of control who scares me In Michigan, where skiers are crammed onto a " pimple of a hill " , the likelihood of this happening are quite high - if I lived near truly huge ski areas, I'd probably keep at it. Same goes for riding horses - I'd avoid any known " broncos " . Step aerobics strikes me as quite safe from " trauma " ! You will fall in love with your new hip, and want to be good to it for all the relief it will provide for you It gives many of us a new small dose of sensibility - so I doubt you'll ever have a problem! Best wishes! Deb > Thanks to all who respond to my first email. I have been reading > anything and everything on resurfacing, but I am not seeing much on > post-op restrictions like there is for total hip replacements. Are > there restrictions ??? Have any of you found out the hard way there > are things you can no longer do ? Will I ever be able to go back to > doing step aerobics or riding horses which I love ? Please share your > wealth of knowledge on this subject with me. > > Thanks again, > > Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 Hi Diane, Post-op restrictions will depend on whether the resurface is in the US or not. In the US, for the first six weeks, you must not violate the 90 degree rule (meaning using an elevated toilet seat, not sitting in low chairs, and dressing aids like a sock cone and a reacher) and you must not bring your operated leg past the mid-line of your body. You also will be on crutches during this time--weight bearing as determined by your surgeon. After six weeks, you wean to one crutch or cane and begin to walk unassisted as long as this does not cause you to limp. Yes, these are more conservative than " across the pond, " but since it takes the joint capsule 12 weeks to completely heal, I think it's worth it to be careful. In my case, roller dance skating must wait until 6 months after, but I have no doubts that I will be as good--probably better because of better range of motion. I would guess that your step aerobics and horse-back riding would be in the same category--wait 6 months. I believe that resurfacing is the much, much better choice for those of us planning to return to an active life. Best wishes as you make your decision, Gwen C2K 9/16/02 Dr. Gross Diane wrote: >Thanks to all who respond to my first email. I have been reading >anything and everything on resurfacing, but I am not seeing much on >post-op restrictions like there is for total hip replacements. Are >there restrictions ??? Have any of you found out the hard way there >are things you can no longer do ? Will I ever be able to go back to >doing step aerobics or riding horses which I love ? Please share your >wealth of knowledge on this subject with me. > >Thanks again, > >Diane > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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