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Hip Replacement in Late 20's.. What to expect?

  • 04-06-2015 11:05PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm 28, and had surgery a few weeks ago for major impingement (prob from birth). End result is 0% cartilage and major damages AKA Hip replacement.

    My question is: What sort of life can you lead afterwards. Surgeon says it all will be good - but hearing some horror stories about sleeping, exercise etc. I was quite active before injury with soccer, but that seems to decrease the length of time the hip lasts?

    I've been laid up about 6 weeks now, sleep is becoming an issue - hope someone out there might have went through a similar experience and have some advice.

    TIA
    Joe


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,818 ✭✭✭Inspector Coptoor


    An aunt of mine had her hip replaced early in life - 30 odd.

    She was never that active but she's had a great quality of life since getting it done.

    If you go on to lead a full life, you may have to get the replacement replaced once or twice.

    I've heard you should avoid impact sports like rugby and skiing, and anything that would put a lot of stress on the joint, running or soccer, gaa football/hurling.

    Cycling and swimming could be good options.
    Get a good Physio post op who will push you.
    Most physios working with hip replacements work with older people so you should be able for a lot more rehab sooner.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,369 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    I wouldn't worry about it wearing out. By the time you need a new one they'll probably be drastically more advanced and you'll be wanting the upgrade anyway :)
    (2045 might sound like Star Trek but that's probably when we're talking about here)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭joe2687


    Thanks very much for the advice.. It's all a bit daunting to be honest - but it seems to getting more and more regular procedure with late 20's/early 30's due to sports injuries etc.

    I've since met a good physio and have a plan in place pre & post op.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,299 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    joe2687 wrote: »
    Thanks very much for the advice.. It's all a bit daunting to be honest - but it seems to getting more and more regular procedure with late 20's/early 30's due to sports injuries etc.

    I've since met a good physio and have a plan in place pre & post op.

    You'd want to prepare the house for when you get home. Downstairs toilet and bed are probably needed for a while.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 UsainBolt100


    Hi Joe,

    I hope you have recovered well after your operation.

    Would you mind giving an update on how you are now? In a similar situation to you now, age 30, was not the news i was expecting at all. Although I have not been given a timeline for when i will need surgery - the surgeon has said i will in the future.

    I would really appreciate any feedback you have? Did you have a THR or resurfacing?

    Many thanks


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