Hip Replacement....pregnancy And Titanium Hip, Also Rowing Posted: 08-26-07 13:38pm
Hi, I am turning 40 next month and will,
more than likely, be scheduled for hip
replacement by the end of the year. Due
to the fact I don't have any children yet,
I have chosen the ceramic/plastic hip
replacement. I believe the ceramic
resurfacing won't be available in this
country for a few years and, since I'm
bone on bone, cannot even think about
waiting that long for some relief. Does
anyone know of any sites or places I can
find reference material about the titanium
hips just to be sure I am making the right
decision? Also, I was just getting into
competitive rowing for a few years, before
my diagnosis and really want to get back
into it after surgery. Does anyone know
if this is considered too high impact?
I'll really be disappointed if it is.
Thanks!
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 09-13-07 05:25am
Avoid activities that involve impact
stress are not recommended after hip
replacement, but lifting weights is not a
problem. It seems that rowing is a sport
fairly smooth on the joints, but it looks
like you'll have to wait at least 6 months
before you can even consider this.
What have you decided in the end?
Ceramic/plastic or titanium? When's the
surgery?
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arizona
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Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Location: ,
Posted: 10-05-07 08:42am
don't row!!. you face total diclocation. i
had a titanium hip and had children
successfuly
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soupystone
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Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 2
Rowing Posted: 11-20-07 11:25am
I have 2 new hips and have entertained the
idea of rowing. (first at age 40 and other
at 44, after kids) My son is a
competitive rower and I've been dying to
try it. Here's what I've heard: it's
good because it's low impact. The risk is
in over-flexing - bringing your knees too
close to your chest. If you can row
within your doctor's recommended range of
motion, ok. And, don't expect to be
extremely competitive because you can't do
the full stroke length. Ideally,
recreational rowing is better. That's
what I'v learned.
As for having kids - my best wishes to
you! I'll bet it will be just fine.
I have uncemented titanium with irradiated
plastic sockets. Doc and I are aiming for
20 years, maybe more!
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