Wife Is In Need of a Hip Replacment Posted: 10-17-04 18:51pm
Being the age of early 40, and very active
in the outdoors, I have been looking into
the precedure that my wife needs done. I
was wondering if any one has gone through
and had the "wright" replacement or
another one done, I would love to here how
it turned out. My wife can barly walk
around anymore, and we just got married
about 1 year ago, it / her hip has gone
doown hill fast this past 6 months.
Thanks
jerry
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Ladybug12
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Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Posts: 1 Location: New Jersey
"wright" "consdrve Plus" Hip Replacement Posted: 11-09-04 19:28pm
Hey kidd,
i have never posted anything on any forum
, but I found your post by accident and
just had to get on to tell you to
definitely go check out this procedure for
your wife. My husband had it done three
years ago and you would never know he had
a hip replacement.
This procedure is great for a younger
person, such as your wife, as only a small
portion of the hip bone is removed for the
appliance. More traditional procedures
involve removing more bone. Since
traditional hip replacements last about 15
years, this means each time, more bone is
lost and your wife may be looking at a few
of these procedures during her lifetime.
Tradional hip replacements also usually
mean some limitations in movement later,
such as not being able to bend the hip 90
degrees, etc. Etc.
This procedure is still experimental,
however, all data so far seems to indicate
the procedure could last forever. My
husband now has no limitations of
movement.
In 2001, there were 6 locations doing this
procedure. We went to baltimore. Dr.
Mont is conservative with his postop
instructions, so my husband's recovery
lasted three months. Most people stay
about 5 days, and then go to a rehab
hospital for one more week. After this,
they can get around at home ok. The more
traditional procedures get you back on
your feet in a month, but we felt it was
well worth the extra time, especially if
this is the only replacement he needs.
Good luck!
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The Kidd
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Joined: 17 Oct 2004 Posts: 2 Location: idaho
Posted: 11-11-04 22:28pm
Thank you ladybug12 for posting,
my wife does not like the computer yet, so
I been doing all the research, and we
wanted to here from others.
She married me and took on my 5 kids, ages
2 1/2 to 9 yrs old, and this past year, I
watched her almost go bed ridden, we are
an active family, and she is starting to
not go along on activitys, so we dont go,
if she caint go. She takes no pain pilss,
which if I was alsways in pain I be all
druged up, I caint wait to see her walk ,
and hike in the mountains again, she was
my best woods partner, and I miss her.
Its reasuring, and I am glad it worked out
for you guy's
jerry
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spikegus
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Joined: 24 Dec 2004 Posts: 3
Hip Replacement Posted: 12-24-04 16:35pm
Just want you to know that having my hip
replaced was one of the best things I did.
I should have had it done years ago, but
always thought, and was told by doctors
that I was too young. (40 ish) I put up
with too much pain for too long. I don't
know what the wright replacement is, but
mine totally got rid of my pain and I was
back to work in 3 weeks.
i found this site out because i'm also in
need of a total hip replacement, this was
sent to me by someone who had the
operation done, and he swears by the
stryker divice. Hope this helps. D.C.
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Cabarett
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Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 5 Location: Pa
Posted: 05-29-05 12:40pm
If you can get by without a hip
replacement i'd opt for that. I had my
hip replaced 9 years ago at age 35 and I
have never been the same. I couldnt walk
for almost 8 months afterwards and the
doctor broke my leg during surgery and I
still have the wire that looks like a big
bread tie still wraped around my thigh
bone in the x-ray. I'm only 44 and cant
do much of anything, walking is hard and I
have a bad limp. I'm in pain almost
daily, bad weather really affects my pain
also. If I were you I would try to see
if you can get some kind of other help
before thinking about a replacement.
Good luck!
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Saralee2323
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Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 4 Location: seattle
Kid,what Happened Posted: 06-26-05 01:36am
Hi
i am wondering what happened to you jerry?
I have severe nerve damage from my hip
replacement and also cannot walk now
without the use of a brace and am on
narcotics for pain , I has been 20 months
for me so the odds of me getting better
are not good, do you know why you are in
such pain and are having so much
trouble?These surgeries are supposed to be
safe but anyone reading this, make sure
you have a surgeon you trust and do as
much research as possible
good luck all
diane
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JasonAnthony29
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Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 16 Location: Cerritos, CA
Posted: 06-28-05 15:27pm
I am only 30 years old and I have alot of
hip/leg pain from a childhood hip disorder
that I had. It is only a matter of time
before I need to have my right hip
replaced. I am a very active guy -
hiking, cycling, weight lifting, e.T.C and
I worry about not being able to do those
things once I get my hip replaced. I
can't imagine having to live a sedentary
lifestyle; that is just not me. The more
activity the better. To all of you who
have had a hip replacement: do you worry
about your hip wearing out? Does your leg
that had the hip replacement feel as good
or as normal as the normal leg? Has
anyone had the newer ceramic hip
replacements, which are supposed to be
ideal for younger, active patients.
Having a bad hip is a big time bummer, and
I kind of look forward to the day that I
have something done to my hip. Any
additional details or info would be
appreciated.
Thanks,
jason
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JasonAnthony29
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Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 16 Location: Cerritos, CA
Posted: 06-28-05 15:29pm
Oh, I forgot. I am scared enough of
surgery, but I think I am more scared of
the anesthesia. I know that hip
replacements are routinely done under
"regional anesthesia" which allows the
person to remain awake but sedated and
without feeling in their lower body; as
opposed to general anesthesia which numbs
your whole body and puts you to sleep.
Has anyone had their hip replaced with
regional anesthesia???
Thanks,
jason
