I am 22 years old and had a hip replacement when I was 18. I have been boxing for over 2 years already and have a 2-0 record. I workout every day (sometimes multiple times a day). My workouts consist of squatting, running long distances, footwork drills, and much more. My hip feels great and last summer my orthopedic told me it looked like it was doing well! I’ve never let it stop me and hope this gives you some peace of mind :)
@@landking3742 All surgeries involve pain, the question you should be asking yourself is what level of pain you're willing to deal with on an ongoing basis now if you don't do anything. Every Ortho Doc I have seen always told me that I was a candidate for a joint replacement and that I would let him know when I was ready. What they meant was that you can go on dealing with daily pain and a degenerative joint or you can commit to getting it fixed and dealing with some pain initially but along with doing physical therapy your long term results are promising of little or no pain thereafter. Sooner or later you'll get tired of it hurting all of the time and limiting your life, like the Doc's say, you'll let them know. One thing is certain if you have a hip in bad enough shape to be a replacement candidate, then at some point you will probably decide to get it done and looking forward to recovering and getting your life back.
@@calebyemiagboola6605 Early on you want to avoid certain moves that could possibly lead to rolling out and dislocating the new joint, though as the months go on and the bones have grown and firmly attached themselves to the new artificial joint then the limitations are almost all eliminated.
I am now into my 3rd week after my replacement. I am only 46, and I went home at the two day mark. I have just had 32 clips removed and it has gave me my life back. I have no pain and all my pain in my knee and ankle has gone as well. I feel absolutely amazing!!!. I am bruised and swollen but I need to slow down a bit as I’ve tried to do more than I should. I am in the UK and after 40 years of severe pain 99% of my pain has gone in a 2 hour op. I honestly cannot get over what I can do now as I was so restricted my entire life and now I can’t stop smiling!!. I am now looking forward to having my left hip done as well now, but I could cry I am so happy x
Thank you very much Dr. Hutchinson for one of the best videos I've seen on hip surgery! I got my hip replaced, anterior approach on June 19th, 2023. Doing much better now. Did run a fever of 102 for a few nights after immediate surgery with significant post op pain. I've been doing my PT daily but still have a long way to go. I'd be considered a 'slow-go recovery' patient. I use no cane now and am my early 60's. I know now it's a recovery process whereby I must work with my body, strengthen the tendons and support system surrounding my hip as it had started to decline for a yr pre-surgery date. This takes time, as you well know. I SO wish my Orthopedic surgeon would have given me a video like this. If anyone reading this is getting or has just got hip surgery, please know each person heals at their own rate. Don't compare your body with anyone else's. I made the mistake of talking to many people who were hip surgery patients and were playing tennis and golf 6-8 weeks after hip surgery. That's not a realistic goal, honestly. Just do your PT, get your rest, be patient and eventually your body will accept and embrace what you've done to enhance your own quality of life. Best Wishes to All!
I completely understand what you are saying i had my surgery on July 2-2024,now it's July 17th iam having physical therapy 3 times a week,but iam having right foot big toe tingling sensation,I guess that is a side effect,taking a nerve drug called gabapentin ..
Thank you Dr. Hutchinson for this informative vid! I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right hip 5 years ago and I am now less than 2 weeks away from my first hip replacement surgery. I have been waiting long enough and feel the time is right but still have had reservations about whether I'm really doing the right thing as I'm only 56 y.o...The pain is most of the time manageable but this last year has been increasingly worse and range of motion more difficult. My surgeon is using your preferred anterior method and I'm happy about that. Hearing your views have given me even more piece of mind and confidence that I should indeed go through with it at this point to improve my quality of life. Cheers!
Hi there, just came across this video and notice your comment. By now your would have your hip replacement done and you should be feeling and doing your day to things without any issues. Although, you got diagnosed with osteoarthritis 5 years ago. You probably notice the pain was getting worse. I got diagnosed last September 2022…was told I’m a candidate for hip replacement. Told the doctor, I’m not doing that…not thinking the pain would be getting worse. Well, I’m now using a cane to walk with. My surgery will be in 22 days from now. And, I’m so happy. Plus, I’m happy, I came across Dr. Hutchinson well informative video…which, I’m saving. Again, hope you’re doing better now that you had your surgery🤗.
thank you for this video. I have suffered for 5 years needing a hip replacement. You explained it very well & now I know WHY my lower above my hips hurt and down my legs & to my knees. I have trouble getting in & out of my vehicle, problems bending over & walking hurts my lower back. Thank you
I jnjured the left femur neck (connector between my left hip and thigh). I underwent therapy and have recovered well. This video covered a lot of the similar things I went through, but I haven't needed a total hip replacement (yet). I don't like running as I need to watch for uneven surfaces. 😊
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve worried myself sick about the surgery I am having in a few weeks, a hip replacement, and I didn’t know much about it at all. I am so scared, but I’m in lot of pain, have been for about 6 months now. I feel a little easier now, thanks to you. Many, many thanks. Pauline
ask God 2 give you strength Pauline ..I 'll pray for you 🙏 .I'm contemplating hip replacement 2. I'm 68 y/o be sure & give me a update afterwards plz.. I' got anxiety Gotta lose about 30 lbs. This video really helps me to be informed once I start the process. Dr. spoke slowly & clearly & I want the less invasive hip surgery anterior . I got the gift of FAITH🙏 it works. Gladys
@@DivinePudding133 thanks for your enquire. Had my hip replacement 4 weeks ago today. Has been very painful, and I have lower back issues as well, but I now feel great. The pain has almost gone. I had a bit of a break thru a week ago, when I could walk without pain, and just need the walking stick for balance really.I’ve had a physio once a week , making sure I do the exercises . It’s all good. So glad it’s all over. Pauline I have lower back issues as well
I just had my right hip done yesterday. I'm 62 and have been teaching and practicing martial arts for 45 years. My surgeon did the anterior approach. He took his time and explained everything in detail. I came out of surgery at 9:30 AM and was discharged at 1 PM. Today I was evaluated. Doing well and cleared to go without walker or cane. Very happy so far!
Thank you very much for this video presentation. It has been very comforting and reassuring for me. For the last few years I have suspected that I may required a hip replacement in due time. Looking back over the years, I believe the biggest contribution to wear and tear of the cartilage in my hip joint would be due to the following; Doing the triple jump in high school, for which is the beginning of doing the worse things for your ankles, knees and hips. Carry heavy tool bags causing a leaning to one side of the body and carrying heavy loads over uneven ground and terrain. Another classic is jumping out of trucks, or off forklifts, or vehicles with high steps, such as military vehicles such as the Uni Mog. Anyway, I found this video to be very helpful. One particular question I do have, and that is with the dislocations of the ball joints after surgery. Perhaps there is a better technique of securing the ball into the joint which can be held in by a small screw or bolt into the bone and metal plate. By having a half sphere into the metal plate, which then can be covered by the other half of the other semi sphere to go over it. Thanks again Dr Hutchinson. Sincerely, Matthew Hawkins Townsville QLD.
I hv had a THR 2 months back.I am 53 yrs old..and it was severe pain and loss of quality of life, due to severe arthritis that maje me take this decision...I am so glad I watched ur vdo...I wished i had seen it prior to my Surgery..thks for the v v useful and practical info regarding this major surgery
Thanks Doctor my Dad had a hip replacement at age 73yrs old he's now 83yrs old and his hip is still good cheers 🍻 mate regards from stewy Hudson and Family Dalby Queensland Australia xxxxxxxx
I’m 16 days post anterior hip replacement. Still painful. Can’t walk yet workout walked. Some days are good feel stronger but the next day will have me dying in pain. So it’s slow going for me. Hope this is normal. I’m 66. Had a bit of hip flexor pain also prior to surgery for years.
I am 58(Feb), left hip has been bothering me for the last yr or so. I do about 20 min of inclined treadmill power walking and stationary biking 3 times a wk. For the last few months, I have been experiencing sharp pain (from sitting to standing up), and in the last 2 weeks, walking has become painful. X-rays showed extensive arthritis on my L-Hip compared w/ R-hip. I stopped power walking and biking and started hip exercises, which seem to help w/ the pain w/o meds. As of this post, the pain has diminished considerably. My surgeon strongly recommended hip replacement. I am undecided if proceeding w/ the replacement or not... Any suggestions or advice will be appreciated.
In our local hospital they want you out within 24 hours. If I hadn’t been waiting for an X-ray I could have gone home in under 24 hours. It was incredible. It was the posterior approach. I couldn’t believe I had no bruising. I was off all pain meds by day 10. I’m in the UK.
Great primer for upcoming meeting with my mom's hip specialist who's probably going to recommend replacement. Thanks for all the great info and spurring lots of questions for me to ask!
Thank you so much for this video. It’s helps me understand how hip replacement really important. I’m referred for hips surgery coming few months . And I’m hesitant for surgery. But when I watched this video I was educated a lot of hip replacement. Thank you and God bless
I'm coming up for a hip replacement surgery very shortly (less than 2 weeks) and this video has covered everything for me.. wonderful job..! I do have a question though, why would one chose to do a lateral procedure with the crucial tendon requiring to be served and re-attached? again, thank you this video!
Great educational video. Thanks for sharing. Should there be any restrictions regarding how to walk up and down the stairs after surgery? Among physios there's a rule that patients should only walk up with the non-operated leg and only walk down with the operated leg in the first 3-5 weeks after surgery. When I questioned this rule the reasons I was given were: "the prosthesis still needs to consolidate", or "there is a risk of busting the sutures"🤔 While I do believe that one should respect the patient's pain and strength thresholds, I see some risk of muscle atrophy, hence joint instability in this approach. Any thoughts about this? Cheers.
Thank you so much doctor for the very detailed and educative video. I am also one who has a hip joint pain. My doctor recommends that I should under total hip replacement and he too says that I have dysplasia hip. Is it possible for me to share with you my latest x-rays of the hip, in order to get your kind opinion too. Kindly let me know doctor.
I had my left total hip replacement May 2019. Since day 1 after I have had nothing but problems. I could walk before, but now I have to use a rollator. I am in horrific pain can hardly lift my foot an inch from the floor. Range of motion is also a problem. I have great trouble trying to bend my leg to get in & out of a car. It is still very painful to even touch the incision & is still feels inflamed & swelled in the area. I have seen 9 Orthopedic doctors & many test to figure out what the cause of my problem. Almost 4 years and only have gotten worse. I had a posterior approach done, due to I also have my spine totally fused & my surgeon thought this would be best for me. I also have terrible left knee pain since getting my hip replaced & told it is bone on bone. I also was told to come back to get my right hip replaced 3 months after my left hip was done. I have not done this due to all the problems I’m having with my left hip replacement. If you have any answers for me as to what could be wrong I would be greatly appreciative. Thank you in advance for any help. Kathleen Cozzie
This is very informative. I've been needing a total hip replacement since 2019. But' Covid spreaded throughout the USA and Worldwide everywhere. I've suffered all this time only to get worse. Losing the weight is another problem for me. Now my left hip is affecting me the same exact way my right hip did in 2019. This is very troubling for me. How can I lose the weight when I'm struggling to walk on a regular basis? I'm at the point where I can't take this pain anymore. No pain medicine helps at all. 😔
Does anyone mention you have to be awake during the whole procedure in the UK. I heard every bit of the hammer and chiselling. I have to say though it didn’t hurt and I now have my lovely new hip.
me too but gas and air are a great thing! I thought the banging was the 'building site next door' 😁 and thought the anaesthetist was watching Netflix! I was only conscious twice and never aware I was having an operation. it meant less bleeding and up and out quicker - due to having Fibro and already being on a lot of pain killers they would have had to really throw a lot at me and the recovery would have been more brutal
Thanks so much for this important information as iam about to have total hip replacement . Nearly 2 years ago I had 2 total knee replacement by a surgeon in Perth by the name of Dr Greg Janes which was recommended to me by another person who had knee replacement. Iam very active cycling surfing Stand up and paddle SUP . So when iam fully recovered from my hip operation approximately 3 months will I be able to run , not like I used too , but at least jog .great info thankyou Alex. Lencioni 63yrs old Perth
I've needed my hip replacement for well over 9 years.I'm at the point now that try to walk to my bathroom it's less than 10 steps away from my bed. It's a journey for me. For the first time in my life I'm very afraid.
Wow! 3-5 days of in hospital recovery. I was in the hospital for 1 night. I'm about to have my second hip done and was asked if I would be against day surgery. In truth, I think this worked OK for me. I has no issues with my first surgery spending only one night in hospital.
Thank you Doctor. This video was very informative and answered a couple questions that I did not know I had. Mt replacement will happen on 01 April 2024 here in Washington DC VA. Thank you again Mate 🇺🇸
I had mine done about six weeks apart there really was no major pain like I was expecting, my gallbladder and hernia surgeries were way worse , a week in I was getting around with just a cane
The prosthetic is misaligned pressing poking into side of my femur. You can see the tip of prosthetic causing a bulge on the outside of the femur. Tender thigh and pain with every step especially if at incline. My leg is getting weaker because it is painful to step on.
I dont believe the person who said they never used walker or cane impossible im one week i after having my hip replacement and using crutches and dont feel stable on them but i do my xercise daily and hope each day gets better
Is this nickel, cobalt, ferrite and copper free? I need a new hip and I’m allergic to these. I keep seeing the H1 resurface but not sure if it’s good for me.
What other options do I have so that I can keep working and walking? You speak as if hip replacement is like an elective surgery like cosmetic surgery. As if it is getting cosmetic surgery. Please let me know what other options are available.
How bad is your pain and lack of movement? The Dr. in this video emphasized that it comes down to these two items in his opinion. Anti-inflamatory drugs can help with the pain. You can also try to strengthen the muscles around the hip (including your butt muscles. This is the way I've managed mine for the last 8 yrs. or so. It's bone on bone for me currently and will be getting the replacement done this fall so I don't have to put up with the pain, stiffness and lack of mobility any more. I'm 60 and in great health otherwise. As for the surgery itself, it's one of the easier procedures that's become pretty routine, but it is surgery and there are always risks when performing any surgery, and the doctor described them in this video.
what about the uncemented hip replacement for younger people as I have done my hip replacement before 15 days and below my knee my leg is paining what to do
What is the percentage of people with hip replacements having rejection of theses foreign implants in their bodies? If their bodies reject the implants, will these be removed & then they lose that hip?
Me quedo más corta una pierna. La respuesta de uno de los doctores * no se preocupe, cuando le hagan la cirugía en la otra pierna se empareja* que falta de empatía de alg7nos médicos.
I've had 9 hip replacements and a fractured femur. Because my idiot surgeon put the wrong size hip replacement in and shattered my femur and hit the femoral artery and I bled out and was in a coma 31 days! Had 4 revision surgeries in 8 days!! Had anterior dislocating too!! THE ONLY SURGEON WHO COULD SAVE MY LEG WAS DR. THOMAS MALLORY IN COLUMBUS, OHIO!!
I am so sorry to hear you went through this agony. Awesome that you found a brilliant surgeon to save your leg! I am newly diagnosed candidate for hip replacement. This video has helped.
I had a hip replacement in 2015. My replacement dislocated 22 times. I was sent to the hospital in 2017. I almost lost my leg. Now it's 2022. I have been told that everything is coming lose. I was told that I need a full revision. How do I know that this one is not going to dislocate again after I have it done.
Question: My hip is Arthritic and because of it from what was explained to me, I have NO Cartilage in it. BECAUSE there's no fracture or break and do to my size. They WON'T do anything. One doctor said do to my weight of 425 lbs, makes it complicated and table weight has it's limit. My question is, can the cartilage alone be replaced with the artificial cartilage since the cartilage in the replacement hip is artificial also and it's all I need.?
Having it done by cutting through muscle is moronic. I had it done this way on my left side 5 years ago because I didn't know any better. 3 days in hospital, weeks of pain and walker use and took months to get back to normal and even years later I still have pain from the cutting, which wasnt done optimally. I had my right side done by anterior. No hospital time, I could drive on day 5, and 30 days later it's almost fully healed and feels amazing.
Really well done and comprehensive. I am 2 weeks post surgery and walking and doing all the PT everyday. This is my 2nd hip replacement which was initially 5 months prior and can say that the arthritic pain on both sides is gone. I am a tennis player and dancer and I will be returning to both in about 3 months. I am 69 and very active and want to give my body the maximum oppty to heal and be ready for more dynamic activity. Thank you for this great video!
At the age of 68 I had a Total left hip replacement in England 18 months ago during the Covid lockdown crisis. I was out of hospital in two days and off painkillers in 14 days. I was walking unaided after 2 weeks and playing competitive golf after 10 weeks (walking the course not in a buggy). I did a you tube blog which documented my progress every week. Because of Covid I had no physio help whatsover. I just had to work at it on my own.
I really appreciated this video. It gave me questions to ask. I think I need to go surgeon shopping. My surgeon said if I didn't lose 100 lbs he wouldn't be able to do it. But in my mind, if he's doing an anterior, he won't be cutting my tendons, etc. It's hard to exercise to lose weight when you are in extreme pain and pain doctors won't give you much to help. It's a Catch22.
I just turned 35 Nov 2nd and had a total right posterior hip replacement. The pain is unreal omg. Good luck if you have to go this route. I did lots of sports and was a sponsored motocross rider. My hip started hurting lots when I joined Jiu Jitsu a couple of years ago. Thought it was a tight muscle. Nope, it wasn't. Osteoarthritis, labrum tear, femoral, acetabular impingement, bone spurs. The list keeps going. I did 6 weeks of PT and then finally got the injection and decided quickly that was a once-and-done thing. Prayers for a speedy recovery! In in lots of pain but I know it won't be like this forever.
Too bad you didn't get the one where they cut you in front. It's a much better surgery and heals fast and no pain. Your doctor must not be trained in this newer technique. 😢
The surgeon said he was more comfortable doing posterior because later down the road it would be better. I had to go in for a clean out in January because it was squirting out gross stuff. So back to surgery I went. I’ve been having femoral pain and pain in my left adductors (the muscles that bring your legs together) . I have an appt next month so we shall see what they say.
@@jsderan4283 that’s anterior. Small cut and then they do lateral and then posterior. I have no idea why he couldn’t just have don’t anterior.. I think maybe because they had to access my IT band. They did cut my IT band.
My husband, in his sixties, had the posterior approach, and he is in great pain, and he is not one to complain and has a high threshold of pain. Granted, he just had this done on Tuesday and this is Sunday.
Viewing invaluable. Clear, concise, thorough with supportive visuals for both the medical and nonmedical communities. Rewarding despite time listening/viewing, reviewing and sharing with others. Thank you Dr. Hutchinson.
Had bilateral full hip replacements at 35 years old. Im now 63 and the things are still going. They are just starting to wear out. ive given them a damned good hammering over the years, skating, climbing etc. If you need a replacement just go for it.
I had left anterior total hip replacement done November 22nd, 18 days ago at Hospital For Special Surgery! I was walking with a cane the next day. Only needed Tylenol for four days! Virtually no pain at all. I’m walking without the cane although my surgeon wants me to have it with me for three weeks! I could not be happier!
I read comments like this and feel so insecure. I'm 62 and had THR 12 days ago. I'm still using my walker. I feel like I'm not doing as well as I should. I'm doing everything I'm supposed to but no way could I walk without a cane or wqlker
I’ve had both replaced, one in 2018 in Wisconsin and the other five weeks ago here in Maryland;So far no issues. Overnight stay in hospital for the first one and same day surgery and home for the second one. The first one was posterior and the second one was anterior. The anterior seems to be healing faster with less restrictions.
I had one dec 19, 2019. My leg is numb and my buttocks. Ask ur dr about this. No one will give me an explanation. I was n hospital 4 days n they wanted me to stay one more day, I lost a lot of blood.
This was an AMAZING video!!! Thank you SO MUCH for making such an informative and thorough video. I feel more comfortable, getting ready for my surgery!
Thank you so much, Dr. Hutchinson! This was very helpful. I am scheduled for an anterior hip replacement in September, so I really enjoyed listening to you explain so much about it.
@@TruthAboveAll08How about you? How did your surgery go, and how is your recovery coming? I am a fit 65 year old, and will have my anterior hip replacement surgery on 11/13/23. Hope you are recovering well. How has your pain level been? Best wishes.
@tamiami34 Hello! Surgery went GREAT! My surgeon did find a "real mess" from my late June x-ray, had to do more removal and all, but when I came out of the anesthetic later in my room and the PT people showed up to get me up? Just WOW! It felt so good to stand on a solid hip. My doctor made sure I had adequate pain control, so my pain level has never gotten over a 6 or so, by my rating. I have PT 3 times a week, and I expect that to continue through November. You will have a much easier time, as I have a pretty bad left knee (opposite leg) and calf damage also. Long COVID did a real number on my left leg, altogether. Thanks for checking on me! I've got some limitations, but mostly I have to just stay within the healing period restrictions. No running, pivoting on that hip, or even crossing my legs yet. Everything is progressing quite nicely! Prayers for you on your upcoming!
@@TruthAboveAll08 Thanks for your response. I'm more nervous about getting all the medical clearances and testing done pre-surgery, than the surgery itself, lol. Hope you continue to recover well.
Had total hip replacement May 27th. Still have pain, limp, walking outside as much as I can, perhaps 20 minutes. Seems to be very slow progress. Must keep going. Coming downstairs is difficult/painful. Best wishes to everyone for full recovery and successful surgery.
@@roisinwhite390 I hope your recovery meets you soon enough! I'm going to be having my left hip replaced at age 24 and I've been very curious as to what to expect.
I love my new hip I had a wee wonderfull.Dr . I went home the same day and been up carefully walking .and no pain pills just Tylenol and I take aspirin twice a day and do my exercises I have a walker and crush my goal is to hang up the crutches and put the Walker back in the garage amen and thanks to all who have had prayers for me I appreciate it
I've just had my 2nd one done last week. The thing I really can't wait for is to get rid of the crutches, which I've been on since about a month after having my 1st one done in January. I'd managed to get onto 2 sticks after the surgery but then the other one got too bad.
I too had a wonderful start to recovery on my first surgery. 9/20/22 then on Oct. 3rd I went to ER with a fracture I did not fall rare as it is 5 percent or less now I am recovering almost 6 weeks later. I have been in a Re Hab, to be safe and get. PT and OT. Hope to be home. By 11/18/22.
I just had a total hip replacement yesterday so this comment comes less than 24 hours after the surgery. Thanks for putting this video up. This did answer and quite a few questions that I did already asked my orthopedic doctor but had forgot his answer. I am experiencing quite a bit of soreness and a little bit of aching, but I'm glad I went through with it because I'm looking forward to a future without that pesky hip pain that was causing me all sorts of problems.
I had both my hips replaced this year with the anterior approach , I had hip pain for years now I am pain free , it’s a amazing operation that will give you your life back 👍♥️
@@pamelaellis3582 I hope you get there soon , I had the anterior approach and the operation went so smoothly and minimal pain , I still can’t believe how it changes everything 👍
I had left hip replacement by a surgeon using the anterior approach 10 years ago and its been great ever since. Because it is minimally invasive compared the posterior procedure whch requires seprating/cutting through muscle tissue just to get access to the joint. The anterior process goes between the muscle fiber clusters running theough the area, and recovery was less than half the time and had a much less chance of dislocation compared to the anterior approach..
I have to get both my hips replaced getting my right done next month I'm scared as shit I plan on getting the second one done next year because it's not as bad as the right what do you think
I had hip replacement surgery in Aug '22 -- My hip damage wasn't chronic, but I still decided to do the surgery because I didn't want to end up having the surgery at an older age. Also, I had some osteoarthritis; The only pain I had was a slight pain in the groin and I was very limber. It's been 8 months since my surgery and I am in 10x as much pain than prior to the surgery. I've seen my surgeon 5 times since the procedure and he refuses to address my pain. Also, my physical movements are constricted despite having physical therapy for 5 months. Bottom line: My surgeon is a quack. Please take extra precautions when choosing your physician! Thank you.
I had a new hip in jan 23 for the same reasons as yourself. I waited over 5 years and was still very mobile. I am now 67 years old and am pleased the surgery is now behind me. Like you i am dissapointed with the result still struggling with socks and laceup shoes. personally i think my surgeon did a good job as the first 2 months went well . I am still using ice packs daily trying to avoid pain killers . still having physio and trying to exercise myself back to fully mobility.
@@ianmather How long did your surgeon tell you it would take to be healed? Mine said 3 months! I tried the ice packs; didn't help at all. For the nerves that he cut, I'm taking Gabapentin (it helps a bit). Stopped taking Advil because it was no longer working. I am truly disappointed with my outcome. I just had yet another MRI to determine why I'm having so much pain. I should have the results this coming week. I fear something is deeply wrong. Keep up with your PT. I do my own PT at home (well, as much as I can tolerate).
@@kdr6268 sounds like you had anterior cut from the front. Nerve problems are very common with this type of surgery. I had posterior cut so nerves not really effected. My main complaint in the UK is after care is non existant unless you have a serious problem such as infection or dislocation. I still haven't seen my post op xrays so no real idea what it looks like. I was told it can take up to 12 months to recover completely. This is a general guide to everyone not a personal assessment.
Hip surgery scheduled in 3 weeks. I have watched several videos and this one is by far the most informative and it clarified some of my questions. Thank you for taking time to make it.
Thank you for doing this video and explanation. I am just 51 and I am due for a left hip replacement. I thought I could manage with painkillers and exercise but the pain has increased so much in last 6 months I have decided I need the surgery. Your video puts me at ease and answers everything. Thank you!
Same here. I’ve been in pain for about a year and I’m tired of the ongoing constant pain, fatigue, lost of sleep and motion. I cry when I God for my life back now. I believe it cost me my job of 3 years being fired and being forced to unemployment. I’ve tried everything shots, NSAID, PT it’s still there my family encouraged me & prayers Thank God, He’s got me thru this 🤲🙏🏽❤️🩹!!
i can't thank you enough for this video..I am about to visit with my surgeon about total hip replacement.. at this point I am bone on bone but did not know there were different procedures so Thanks to you I will have many questions.. Knowledge is power Thank you so very much Dr Hutchison
Thanks so much for this video. It explained a lot for me! I have a date set for my hip replacement and I just found out my surgeon only does posterior. I'll be speaking with him tomorrow (why did it take 2 weeks to get a time set for a phone conversation?!?!!) and asking him WHY he thinks this is the best option for me. If I don't like his answer I've already made an appointment with another surgeon who will do anterior. Your video confirmed why I want an anterior hip replacement.
Why don’t they make the pelvis sockets slightly deeper (past half way spherical) and press the ball in so that it really sticks in there? My greatest worry is that the ball can just simply slide out. There seems to be no fixation at all. Just your muscles and tendons holding the ball in place.
Absolute fantastic information video, I myself currently due to discuss and to confirm a hip operation . I have been very worried I am only at the age of 55 yrs, After watching Dr Matthew Hutchinson video information ,it has help to know both the benefits and and the contra-indications of surgery . Although I am an Osteopath we do not know the up to date data of the fantastic operations carried out by are Surgeons , this has help myself considerably . Thankyou Dr Matthew Hutchinson.
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I am 22 years old and had a hip replacement when I was 18. I have been boxing for over 2 years already and have a 2-0 record. I workout every day (sometimes multiple times a day). My workouts consist of squatting, running long distances, footwork drills, and much more. My hip feels great and last summer my orthopedic told me it looked like it was doing well! I’ve never let it stop me and hope this gives you some peace of mind :)
Is the surgery painful?
@@landking3742 All surgeries involve pain, the question you should be asking yourself is what level of pain you're willing to deal with on an ongoing basis now if you don't do anything. Every Ortho Doc I have seen always told me that I was a candidate for a joint replacement and that I would let him know when I was ready. What they meant was that you can go on dealing with daily pain and a degenerative joint or you can commit to getting it fixed and dealing with some pain initially but along with doing physical therapy your long term results are promising of little or no pain thereafter. Sooner or later you'll get tired of it hurting all of the time and limiting your life, like the Doc's say, you'll let them know. One thing is certain if you have a hip in bad enough shape to be a replacement candidate, then at some point you will probably decide to get it done and looking forward to recovering and getting your life back.
Is there any limitations you do have during your gym sessions
@@calebyemiagboola6605 no, just be careful with internal rotations. Strengthening it with hip mobility and band work is what’s helped me the most!
@@calebyemiagboola6605 Early on you want to avoid certain moves that could possibly lead to rolling out and dislocating the new joint, though as the months go on and the bones have grown and firmly attached themselves to the new artificial joint then the limitations are almost all eliminated.
I am now into my 3rd week after my replacement. I am only 46, and I went home at the two day mark. I have just had 32 clips removed and it has gave me my life back. I have no pain and all my pain in my knee and ankle has gone as well. I feel absolutely amazing!!!. I am bruised and swollen but I need to slow down a bit as I’ve tried to do more than I should. I am in the UK and after 40 years of severe pain 99% of my pain has gone in a 2 hour op. I honestly cannot get over what I can do now as I was so restricted my entire life and now I can’t stop smiling!!. I am now looking forward to having my left hip done as well now, but I could cry I am so happy x
I had both hips done 3 months apart and never used a walker or a cane. It was so easy!
How old were you
@@stacypolmanteer1190 73
@@stacypolmanteer1190 73
Thank you very much Dr. Hutchinson for one of the best videos I've seen on hip surgery! I got my hip replaced, anterior approach on June 19th, 2023. Doing much better now. Did run a fever of 102 for a few nights after immediate surgery with significant post op pain. I've been doing my PT daily but still have a long way to go. I'd be considered a 'slow-go recovery' patient. I use no cane now and am my early 60's. I know now it's a recovery process whereby I must work with my body, strengthen the tendons and support system surrounding my hip as it had started to decline for a yr pre-surgery date. This takes time, as you well know. I SO wish my Orthopedic surgeon would have given me a video like this. If anyone reading this is getting or has just got hip surgery, please know each person heals at their own rate. Don't compare your body with anyone else's. I made the mistake of talking to many people who were hip surgery patients and were playing tennis and golf 6-8 weeks after hip surgery. That's not a realistic goal, honestly. Just do your PT, get your rest, be patient and eventually your body will accept and embrace what you've done to enhance your own quality of life. Best Wishes to All!
What kind of pt did you do? Do you have tips . My mom is 71 and in a lot of pain.
Exactly! Well said.
I completely understand what you are saying i had my surgery on July 2-2024,now it's July 17th iam having physical therapy 3 times a week,but iam having right foot big toe tingling sensation,I guess that is a side effect,taking a nerve drug called gabapentin ..
Thank you !!
Your mom may need a higher dosage of pain killers..
Thank you Dr. Hutchinson for this informative vid! I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right hip 5 years ago and I am now less than 2 weeks away from my first hip replacement surgery. I have been waiting long enough and feel the time is right but still have had reservations about whether I'm really doing the right thing as I'm only 56 y.o...The pain is most of the time manageable but this last year has been increasingly worse and range of motion more difficult. My surgeon is using your preferred anterior method and I'm happy about that. Hearing your views have given me even more piece of mind and confidence that I should indeed go through with it at this point to improve my quality of life. Cheers!
Hi there, just came across this video and notice your comment. By now your would have your hip replacement done and you should be feeling and doing your day to things without any issues. Although, you got diagnosed with osteoarthritis 5 years ago. You probably notice the pain was getting worse. I got diagnosed last September 2022…was told I’m a candidate for hip replacement. Told the doctor, I’m not doing that…not thinking the pain would be getting worse. Well, I’m now using a cane to walk with. My surgery will be in 22 days from now. And, I’m so happy. Plus, I’m happy, I came across Dr. Hutchinson well informative video…which, I’m saving. Again, hope you’re doing better now that you had your surgery🤗.
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thank you for this video. I have suffered for 5 years needing a hip replacement. You explained it very well & now I know WHY my lower above my hips hurt and down my legs & to my knees. I have trouble getting in & out of my vehicle, problems bending over & walking hurts my lower back. Thank you
Great video! You covered everything that concerned me. Having had hip replacement surgery four days ago this was very helpful.
Jim Oyler you should have already been told on what you can do and not to do.
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@@robertbutler8004 😊😊
I jnjured the left femur neck (connector between my left hip and thigh). I underwent therapy and have recovered well. This video covered a lot of the similar things I went through, but I haven't needed a total hip replacement (yet). I don't like running as I need to watch for uneven surfaces. 😊
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve worried myself sick about the surgery I am having in a few weeks, a hip replacement, and I didn’t know much about it at all. I am so scared, but I’m in lot of pain, have been for about 6 months now. I feel a little easier now, thanks to you. Many, many thanks. Pauline
How are you feeling now?
ask God 2 give you strength Pauline ..I 'll pray for you 🙏 .I'm contemplating hip replacement 2. I'm
68 y/o
be sure & give me a update afterwards plz..
I' got anxiety
Gotta lose about 30 lbs.
This video really helps me to be informed once I start the process. Dr. spoke slowly & clearly
& I want the less invasive
hip surgery anterior .
I got the gift of
FAITH🙏 it works.
Gladys
THANKS for sharing this
valuable video. I believe I'll consider hip replacement b4 it worsens @ my age.
@@DivinePudding133 thanks for your enquire. Had my hip replacement 4 weeks ago today. Has been very painful, and I have lower back issues as well, but I now feel great. The pain has almost gone. I had a bit of a break thru a week ago, when I could walk without pain, and just need the walking stick for balance really.I’ve had a physio once a week , making sure I do the exercises . It’s all good. So glad it’s all over. Pauline
I have lower back issues as well
@@gladyswilliams804 do it Gladys, I’m going to be 82 in about 3 weeks, and I sailed thru it.
I just had my right hip done yesterday. I'm 62 and have been teaching and practicing martial arts for 45 years. My surgeon did the anterior approach. He took his time and explained everything in detail. I came out of surgery at 9:30 AM and was discharged at 1 PM. Today I was evaluated. Doing well and cleared to go without walker or cane. Very happy so far!
Thanks, this is just what I needed to read as I'm on waiting list for a hip replacement
what is your prognosis for returning to martial arts at the same level you were engaged prior to surgery?
What?
24 hours?
No therapy?
What doctor done this surgery ?
I’m 64 and I need both my hips replaced, but I have a back injury so I’m a bit nervous about getting both hips done…
Thank you very much for this video presentation.
It has been very comforting and reassuring for me.
For the last few years I have suspected that I may required a hip replacement in due time.
Looking back over the years, I believe the biggest contribution to wear and tear of the cartilage in my hip joint would be due to the following;
Doing the triple jump in high school, for which is the beginning of doing the worse things for your ankles, knees and hips.
Carry heavy tool bags causing a leaning to one side of the body and carrying heavy loads over uneven ground and terrain.
Another classic is jumping out of trucks, or off forklifts, or vehicles with high steps, such as military vehicles such as the Uni Mog.
Anyway, I found this video to be very helpful.
One particular question I do have, and that is with the dislocations of the ball joints after surgery.
Perhaps there is a better technique of securing the ball into the joint which can be held in by a small screw or bolt into the bone and metal plate.
By having a half sphere into the metal plate, which then can be covered by the other half of the other semi sphere to go over it.
Thanks again Dr Hutchinson.
Sincerely,
Matthew Hawkins Townsville QLD.
Your video answered my confusion about why pain is in groin and glutes and not the trochanter where I was thinking the “joint” pain should be.
I missed that information reading the comments. Please explain what I missed. Thanks. All the best for you.
This was a very clear and informative video. I am scheduled to have surgery and am
so grateful to you.
I hv had a THR 2 months back.I am 53 yrs old..and it was severe pain and loss of quality of life, due to severe arthritis that maje me take this decision...I am so glad I watched ur vdo...I wished i had seen it prior to my Surgery..thks for the v v useful and practical info regarding this major surgery
This was completely comprehensive. Thank you very much.
Great video. Having hip surgery 3/22/23. USA.
Wow this video is so informative, really helped me decide if I should get hip replacement or not thank you for the GREAT video
Very thorough and helpful information. Well done!
Thanks Doctor my Dad had a hip replacement at age 73yrs old he's now 83yrs old and his hip is still good cheers 🍻 mate regards from stewy Hudson and Family Dalby Queensland Australia xxxxxxxx
Very helpful . I just had this done 2 weeks ago. So I start my journey. Thank u.
I’m 16 days post anterior hip replacement. Still painful. Can’t walk yet workout walked. Some days are good feel stronger but the next day will have me dying in pain. So it’s slow going for me. Hope this is normal. I’m 66. Had a bit of hip flexor pain also prior to surgery for years.
Been a month now, how are you feeling?
Great video!
Watched this after my anterior hip arthroplasty
Great info!!
Very professional production!
Thank you! I really liked your presentation! It helped me a lot as I need a hip replacement surgery!
I recently had HIP replacement at 47 years , before surgery have balance issues, and osteoarthritis.
I am 58(Feb), left hip has been bothering me for the last yr or so. I do about 20 min of inclined treadmill power walking and stationary biking 3 times a wk. For the last few months, I have been experiencing sharp pain (from sitting to standing up), and in the last 2 weeks, walking has become painful. X-rays showed extensive arthritis on my L-Hip compared w/ R-hip. I stopped power walking and biking and started hip exercises, which seem to help w/ the pain w/o meds. As of this post, the pain has diminished considerably. My surgeon strongly recommended hip replacement. I am undecided if proceeding w/ the replacement or not... Any suggestions or advice will be appreciated.
In our local hospital they want you out within 24 hours. If I hadn’t been waiting for an X-ray I could have gone home in under 24 hours. It was incredible. It was the posterior approach. I couldn’t believe I had no bruising. I was off all pain meds by day 10. I’m in the UK.
Great primer for upcoming meeting with my mom's hip specialist who's probably going to recommend replacement. Thanks for all the great info and spurring lots of questions for me to ask!
Thank you so much for this video. It’s helps me understand how hip replacement really important. I’m referred for hips surgery coming few months . And I’m hesitant for surgery. But when I watched this video I was educated a lot of hip replacement. Thank you and God bless
I'm coming up for a hip replacement surgery very shortly (less than 2 weeks) and this video has covered everything for me.. wonderful job..! I do have a question though, why would one chose to do a lateral procedure with the crucial tendon requiring to be served and re-attached? again, thank you this video!
very informative. I underwent THR then revisions....
Hi Doctor will the keg return to the normal height before the the hip problems? Thank you
Great educational video. Thanks for sharing. Should there be any restrictions regarding how to walk up and down the stairs after surgery? Among physios there's a rule that patients should only walk up with the non-operated leg and only walk down with the operated leg in the first 3-5 weeks after surgery. When I questioned this rule the reasons I was given were: "the prosthesis still needs to consolidate", or "there is a risk of busting the sutures"🤔 While I do believe that one should respect the patient's pain and strength thresholds, I see some risk of muscle atrophy, hence joint instability in this approach. Any thoughts about this? Cheers.
Thank you so much doctor for the very detailed and educative video. I am also one who has a hip joint pain. My doctor recommends that I should under total hip replacement and he too says that I have dysplasia hip. Is it possible for me to share with you my latest x-rays of the hip, in order to get your kind opinion too. Kindly let me know doctor.
I had my left total hip replacement May 2019. Since day 1 after I have had nothing but problems. I could walk before, but now I have to use a rollator. I am in horrific pain can hardly lift my foot an inch from the floor. Range of motion is also a problem. I have great trouble trying to bend my leg to get in & out of a car. It is still very painful to even touch the incision & is still feels inflamed & swelled in the area. I have seen 9 Orthopedic doctors & many test to figure out what the cause of my problem. Almost 4 years and only have gotten worse. I had a posterior approach done, due to I also have my spine totally fused & my surgeon thought this would be best for me. I also have terrible left knee pain since getting my hip replaced & told it is bone on bone. I also was told to come back to get my right hip replaced 3 months after my left hip was done. I have not done this due to all the problems I’m having with my left hip replacement. If you have any answers for me as to what could be wrong I would be greatly appreciative. Thank you in advance for any help.
Kathleen Cozzie
I just had mine done this week and I’m already walking and back to work
This is very informative. I've been needing a total hip replacement since 2019. But' Covid spreaded throughout the USA and Worldwide everywhere. I've suffered all this time only to get worse. Losing the weight is another problem for me. Now my left hip is affecting me the same exact way my right hip did in 2019. This is very troubling for me. How can I lose the weight when I'm struggling to walk on a regular basis? I'm at the point where I can't take this pain anymore. No pain medicine helps at all. 😔
This is an excellent video…thank you so much! I’m in the US. ❤️🇺🇸
Thankyou so much. Am having hip replacement sometime
Thanks. This was very informative.
Does anyone mention you have to be awake during the whole procedure in the UK. I heard every bit of the hammer and chiselling. I have to say though it didn’t hurt and I now have my lovely new hip.
me too but gas and air are a great thing! I thought the banging was the 'building site next door' 😁 and thought the anaesthetist was watching Netflix! I was only conscious twice and never aware I was having an operation. it meant less bleeding and up and out quicker - due to having Fibro and already being on a lot of pain killers they would have had to really throw a lot at me and the recovery would have been more brutal
Excellent information
Thanks so much for this important information as iam about to have total hip replacement . Nearly 2 years ago I had 2 total knee replacement by a surgeon in Perth by the name of Dr Greg Janes which was recommended to me by another person who had knee replacement. Iam very active cycling surfing Stand up and paddle SUP . So when iam fully recovered from my hip operation approximately 3 months will I be able to run , not like I used too , but at least jog .great info thankyou
Alex. Lencioni 63yrs old Perth
very good video.Thanks Doctor.
Thanks for the info it was very useful and to I also had a hip operation two months ago
Awesome video doctor!! Love it
How long will the procedure last
I've needed my hip replacement for well over 9 years.I'm at the point now that try to walk to my bathroom it's less than 10 steps away from my bed. It's a journey for me. For the first time in my life I'm very afraid.
I have my hip replacement on the 18th November and although I can't wait to be pain free but on the other hand I'm bricking it 🤢
How's it been? I'm curious to know your experience.
Wow! 3-5 days of in hospital recovery. I was in the hospital for 1 night. I'm about to have my second hip done and was asked if I would be against day surgery. In truth, I think this worked OK for me. I has no issues with my first surgery spending only one night in hospital.
Thank you Doctor. This video was very informative and answered a couple questions that I did not know I had. Mt replacement will happen on 01 April 2024 here in Washington DC VA. Thank you again Mate 🇺🇸
Great information!
I had mine done about six weeks apart there really was no major pain like I was expecting, my gallbladder and hernia surgeries were way worse , a week in I was getting around with just a cane
I’m having anterior hip replacement next month my quality of life is not great.
V nicely explained-TQ 🙏
Thank you very much Doc
I got a hip replacement when I was twenty seven years old its not the same but at least i csn walk thank god
The prosthetic is misaligned pressing poking into side of my femur. You can see the tip of prosthetic causing a bulge on the outside of the femur. Tender thigh and pain with every step especially if at incline. My leg is getting weaker because it is painful to step on.
I dont believe the person who said they never used walker or cane impossible im one week i after having my hip replacement and using crutches and dont feel stable on them but i do my xercise daily and hope each day gets better
Is this nickel, cobalt, ferrite and copper free? I need a new hip and I’m allergic to these. I keep seeing the H1 resurface but not sure if it’s good for me.
What other options do I have so that I can keep working and walking? You speak as if hip replacement is like an elective surgery like cosmetic surgery. As if it is getting cosmetic surgery. Please let me know what other options are available.
How bad is your pain and lack of movement? The Dr. in this video emphasized that it comes down to these two items in his opinion. Anti-inflamatory drugs can help with the pain. You can also try to strengthen the muscles around the hip (including your butt muscles. This is the way I've managed mine for the last 8 yrs. or so. It's bone on bone for me currently and will be getting the replacement done this fall so I don't have to put up with the pain, stiffness and lack of mobility any more. I'm 60 and in great health otherwise. As for the surgery itself, it's one of the easier procedures that's become pretty routine, but it is surgery and there are always risks when performing any surgery, and the doctor described them in this video.
Post my physio exercises which I now do on my own..my muscles feel very sore and stiff. i apply ice pack. Is this normal?
what about the uncemented hip replacement for younger people as I have done my hip replacement before 15 days and below my knee my leg is paining what to do
what is costs ???
Won’t the metal get cold make you ach?
What is the percentage of people with hip replacements having rejection of theses foreign implants in their bodies?
If their bodies reject the implants, will these be removed & then they lose that hip?
Me quedo más corta una pierna. La respuesta de uno de los doctores * no se preocupe, cuando le hagan la cirugía en la otra pierna se empareja* que falta de empatía de alg7nos médicos.
I've had 9 hip replacements and a fractured femur. Because my idiot surgeon put the wrong size hip replacement in and shattered my femur and hit the femoral artery and I bled out and was in a coma 31 days! Had 4 revision surgeries in 8 days!! Had anterior dislocating too!! THE ONLY SURGEON WHO COULD SAVE MY LEG WAS DR. THOMAS MALLORY IN COLUMBUS, OHIO!!
I am so sorry to hear you went through this agony. Awesome that you found a brilliant surgeon to save your leg!
I am newly diagnosed candidate for hip replacement. This video has helped.
Best info video have watched. Thank you. 🇦🇺🇦🇺✅✅
I had a hip replacement in 2015. My replacement dislocated 22 times. I was sent to the hospital in 2017. I almost lost my leg.
Now it's 2022. I have been told that everything is coming lose. I was told that I need a full revision. How do I know that this one is not going to dislocate again after I have it done.
Omg I’m scared now with your comment my doctor just tell me that I need a hip replacement omg but I’m scared 😳 now
thank u I think I will be havin the hip operation
Can I get in and out of my truck
Question:
My hip is Arthritic and because of it from what was explained to me, I have NO Cartilage in it.
BECAUSE there's no fracture or break and do to my size. They WON'T do anything.
One doctor said do to my weight of 425 lbs, makes it complicated and table weight has it's limit.
My question is, can the cartilage alone be replaced with the artificial cartilage since the cartilage in the replacement hip is artificial also and it's all I need.?
Having it done by cutting through muscle is moronic. I had it done this way on my left side 5 years ago because I didn't know any better. 3 days in hospital, weeks of pain and walker use and took months to get back to normal and even years later I still have pain from the cutting, which wasnt done optimally. I had my right side done by anterior. No hospital time, I could drive on day 5, and 30 days later it's almost fully healed and feels amazing.
I am in constant pain. What can be done. My right hip is driving me crazy. All bones creak whenever I move
The best video I have seen on this subject. Thank you from the U.K.
Really well done and comprehensive. I am 2 weeks post surgery and walking and doing all the PT everyday. This is my 2nd hip replacement which was initially 5 months prior and can say that the arthritic pain on both sides is gone. I am a tennis player and dancer and I will be returning to both in about 3 months. I am 69 and very active and want to give my body the maximum oppty to heal and be ready for more dynamic activity. Thank you for this great video!
At the age of 68 I had a Total left hip replacement in England 18 months ago during the Covid lockdown crisis. I was out of hospital in two days and off painkillers in 14 days. I was walking unaided after 2 weeks and playing competitive golf after 10 weeks (walking the course not in a buggy). I did a you tube blog which documented my progress every week. Because of Covid I had no physio help whatsover. I just had to work at it on my own.
legend! 🙌🏽👏🏽
I really appreciated this video. It gave me questions to ask. I think I need to go surgeon shopping. My surgeon said if I didn't lose 100 lbs he wouldn't be able to do it. But in my mind, if he's doing an anterior, he won't be cutting my tendons, etc. It's hard to exercise to lose weight when you are in extreme pain and pain doctors won't give you much to help. It's a Catch22.
I just turned 35 Nov 2nd and had a total right posterior hip replacement. The pain is unreal omg. Good luck if you have to go this route. I did lots of sports and was a sponsored motocross rider. My hip started hurting lots when I joined Jiu Jitsu a couple of years ago. Thought it was a tight muscle. Nope, it wasn't. Osteoarthritis, labrum tear, femoral, acetabular impingement, bone spurs. The list keeps going. I did 6 weeks of PT and then finally got the injection and decided quickly that was a once-and-done thing. Prayers for a speedy recovery! In in lots of pain but I know it won't be like this forever.
Any update?
Too bad you didn't get the one where they cut you in front. It's a much better surgery and heals fast and no pain. Your doctor must not be trained in this newer technique. 😢
The surgeon said he was more comfortable doing posterior because later down the road it would be better. I had to go in for a clean out in January because it was squirting out gross stuff. So back to surgery I went. I’ve been having femoral pain and pain in my left adductors (the muscles that bring your legs together) . I have an appt next month so we shall see what they say.
@@jsderan4283 that’s anterior. Small cut and then they do lateral and then posterior. I have no idea why he couldn’t just have don’t anterior.. I think maybe because they had to access my IT band. They did cut my IT band.
My husband, in his sixties, had the posterior approach, and he is in great pain, and he is not one to complain and has a high threshold of pain. Granted, he just had this done on Tuesday and this is Sunday.
Viewing invaluable. Clear, concise, thorough with supportive visuals for both the medical and nonmedical communities. Rewarding despite time listening/viewing, reviewing and sharing with others. Thank you Dr. Hutchinson.
Excellent video! Definitely the best source of information on the subject. Thank you
Had bilateral full hip replacements at 35 years old. Im now 63 and the things are still going. They are just starting to wear out. ive given them a damned good hammering over the years, skating, climbing etc. If you need a replacement just go for it.
How long after your first surgery, did they do the second? My right is bone on bone, and the left is almost all bone on bone.
I had left anterior total hip replacement done November 22nd, 18 days ago at Hospital For Special Surgery! I was walking with a cane the next day. Only needed Tylenol for four days! Virtually no pain at all. I’m walking without the cane although my surgeon wants me to have it with me for three weeks! I could not be happier!
Good for you. What dr did it? Where?
thanks for sharing your re-assuring experience.
Thx mine is June 13th
I read comments like this and feel so insecure. I'm 62 and had THR 12 days ago. I'm still using my walker. I feel like I'm not doing as well as I should. I'm doing everything I'm supposed to but no way could I walk without a cane or wqlker
I’ve had both replaced, one in 2018 in Wisconsin and the other five weeks ago here in Maryland;So far no issues. Overnight stay in hospital for the first one and same day surgery and home for the second one. The first one was posterior and the second one was anterior. The anterior seems to be healing faster with less restrictions.
How come you was out of hospital so quickly
I’m about to have my hip replacement on Feb 8th and I am scared…..but I know I till have a good outcome like you. 😊
I had one dec 19, 2019. My leg is numb and my buttocks. Ask ur dr about this. No one will give me an explanation. I was n hospital 4 days n they wanted me to stay one more day, I lost a lot of blood.
@@losSanchezCastillo How did it go?
If osteoporosis, does this impact success of surgery?
Thank you! This has been the most comprehensive explanation that I’ve seen on RUclips.
Having hip replacement 6-27-2023. This has been very helpful. My first surgery ever. Thank you
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This was an AMAZING video!!! Thank you SO MUCH for making such an informative and thorough video. I feel more comfortable, getting ready for my surgery!
Hi Doretha, did you have your hip replacement done?
Thank you so much, Dr. Hutchinson! This was very helpful. I am scheduled for an anterior hip replacement in September, so I really enjoyed listening to you explain so much about it.
is it done now?
Wondering how it all went? Mine is coming up 8/31/23...
@@TruthAboveAll08How about you? How did your surgery go, and how is your recovery coming? I am a fit 65 year old, and will have my anterior hip replacement surgery on 11/13/23. Hope you are recovering well. How has your pain level been? Best wishes.
@tamiami34 Hello! Surgery went GREAT! My surgeon did find a "real mess" from my late June x-ray, had to do more removal and all, but when I came out of the anesthetic later in my room and the PT people showed up to get me up? Just WOW! It felt so good to stand on a solid hip.
My doctor made sure I had adequate pain control, so my pain level has never gotten over a 6 or so, by my rating. I have PT 3 times a week, and I expect that to continue through November.
You will have a much easier time, as I have a pretty bad left knee (opposite leg) and calf damage also. Long COVID did a real number on my left leg, altogether.
Thanks for checking on me! I've got some limitations, but mostly I have to just stay within the healing period restrictions. No running, pivoting on that hip, or even crossing my legs yet. Everything is progressing quite nicely!
Prayers for you on your upcoming!
@@TruthAboveAll08 Thanks for your response. I'm more nervous about getting all the medical clearances and testing done pre-surgery, than the surgery itself, lol. Hope you continue to recover well.
Had total hip replacement May 27th. Still have pain, limp, walking outside as much as I can, perhaps 20 minutes. Seems to be very slow progress. Must keep going. Coming downstairs is difficult/painful. Best wishes to everyone for full recovery and successful surgery.
How's it been now? Do you use crutches, cane, or walker?
@@DivinePudding133 Hello. Slow stubborn hip progress. I am improving and must be patient. I don't use any walking aid.
@@roisinwhite390 I hope your recovery meets you soon enough! I'm going to be having my left hip replaced at age 24 and I've been very curious as to what to expect.
I love my new hip I had a wee wonderfull.Dr . I went home the same day and been up carefully walking .and no pain pills just Tylenol and I take aspirin twice a day and do my exercises I have a walker and crush my goal is to hang up the crutches and put the Walker back in the garage amen and thanks to all who have had prayers for me I appreciate it
I've just had my 2nd one done last week. The thing I really can't wait for is to get rid of the crutches, which I've been on since about a month after having my 1st one done in January. I'd managed to get onto 2 sticks after the surgery but then the other one got too bad.
congratulation to you was it this doctor that did it for u ?because I'm passing through a lot I want to do my own but I have no money for now
I too had a wonderful start to recovery on my first surgery. 9/20/22 then on Oct. 3rd I went to ER with a fracture I did not fall rare as it is 5 percent or less now I am recovering almost 6 weeks later. I have been in a Re Hab, to be safe and get. PT and OT. Hope to be home. By 11/18/22.
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Thakyoufor the information op 28 th april
I just had a total hip replacement yesterday so this comment comes less than 24 hours after the surgery. Thanks for putting this video up. This did answer and quite a few questions that I did already asked my orthopedic doctor but had forgot his answer. I am experiencing quite a bit of soreness and a little bit of aching, but I'm glad I went through with it because I'm looking forward to a future without that pesky hip pain that was causing me all sorts of problems.
I can imagine, I had a ruptured appendix and went as an emergency surgery. Learned alot about my surgery after the fact.
Very very informative ---- and COMFORTING for a person contemplating hip replacement.
I had both my hips replaced this year with the anterior approach , I had hip pain for years now I am pain free , it’s a amazing operation that will give you your life back 👍♥️
i'm waiting 2 years..cant wait to get to pain free...
@@pamelaellis3582 I hope you get there soon , I had the anterior approach and the operation went so smoothly and minimal pain , I still can’t believe how it changes everything 👍
@@curbshoppin thankyou xxx
I had left hip replacement by a surgeon using the anterior approach 10 years ago and its been great ever since. Because it is minimally invasive compared the posterior procedure whch requires seprating/cutting through muscle tissue just to get access to the joint. The anterior process goes between the muscle fiber clusters running theough the area, and recovery was less than half the time and had a much less chance of dislocation compared to the anterior approach..
I have to get both my hips replaced getting my right done next month I'm scared as shit I plan on getting the second one done next year because it's not as bad as the right what do you think
With upcoming hip surgery scheduled, I needed this. I have watched dozens of videos and the most thorough one I have seen.
Same for me. And I'm due next Monday.
Same for me,Aug. is my surgery
I had hip replacement surgery in Aug '22 -- My hip damage wasn't chronic, but I still decided to do the surgery because I didn't want to end up having the surgery at an older age. Also, I had some osteoarthritis; The only pain I had was a slight pain in the groin and I was very limber. It's been 8 months since my surgery and I am in 10x as much pain than prior to the surgery. I've seen my surgeon 5 times since the procedure and he refuses to address my pain. Also, my physical movements are constricted despite having physical therapy for 5 months. Bottom line: My surgeon is a quack. Please take extra precautions when choosing your physician! Thank you.
May I know where did you do that?
@@billtjbro8332 Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Van Nuys, CA
I had a new hip in jan 23 for the same reasons as yourself. I waited over 5 years and was still very mobile. I am now 67 years old and am pleased the surgery is now behind me. Like you i am dissapointed with the result still struggling with socks and laceup shoes. personally i think my surgeon did a good job as the first 2 months went well . I am still using ice packs daily trying to avoid pain killers . still having physio and trying to exercise myself back to fully mobility.
@@ianmather How long did your surgeon tell you it would take to be healed? Mine said 3 months! I tried the ice packs; didn't help at all. For the nerves that he cut, I'm taking Gabapentin (it helps a bit). Stopped taking Advil because it was no longer working. I am truly disappointed with my outcome. I just had yet another MRI to determine why I'm having so much pain. I should have the results this coming week. I fear something is deeply wrong. Keep up with your PT. I do my own PT at home (well, as much as I can tolerate).
@@kdr6268 sounds like you had anterior cut from the front. Nerve problems are very common with this type of surgery. I had posterior cut so nerves not really effected. My main complaint in the UK is after care is non existant unless you have a serious problem such as infection or dislocation. I still haven't seen my post op xrays so no real idea what it looks like. I was told it can take up to 12 months to recover completely. This is a general guide to everyone not a personal assessment.
Hip surgery scheduled in 3 weeks. I have watched several videos and this one is by far the most informative and it clarified some of my questions. Thank you for taking time to make it.
How did it go, if you don’t mind me asking? How’s recovery going?
Thank you for doing this video and explanation. I am just 51 and I am due for a left hip replacement. I thought I could manage with painkillers and exercise but the pain has increased so much in last 6 months I have decided I need the surgery. Your video puts me at ease and answers everything. Thank you!
Same. I’m 51 and ready. I need my life back. I’d love to know how you’re doing. :)
Same age and also need a hip replacement.
Same here. I’ve been in pain for about a year and I’m tired of the ongoing constant pain, fatigue, lost of sleep and motion. I cry when I God for my life back now. I believe it cost me my job of 3 years being fired and being forced to unemployment. I’ve tried everything shots, NSAID, PT it’s still there my family encouraged me & prayers Thank God, He’s got me thru this 🤲🙏🏽❤️🩹!!
i can't thank you enough for this video..I am about to visit with my surgeon about total hip replacement.. at this point I am bone on bone but did not know there were different procedures so Thanks to you I will have many questions.. Knowledge is power Thank you so very much Dr Hutchison
Thanks so much for this video. It explained a lot for me! I have a date set for my hip replacement and I just found out my surgeon only does posterior. I'll be speaking with him tomorrow (why did it take 2 weeks to get a time set for a phone conversation?!?!!) and asking him WHY he thinks this is the best option for me. If I don't like his answer I've already made an appointment with another surgeon who will do anterior. Your video confirmed why I want an anterior hip replacement.
Why don’t they make the pelvis sockets slightly deeper (past half way spherical) and press the ball in so that it really sticks in there? My greatest worry is that the ball can just simply slide out. There seems to be no fixation at all. Just your muscles and tendons holding the ball in place.
Yes mine dislocated after 7 weeks. Excruciating pain. I'm terrified it's going to happen again. I'm 78.
Thanks for reviewing the hip replacement approaches. Good to know there is an approach that doesn’t require cutting muscles or tendons!
Absolute fantastic information video, I myself currently due to discuss and to confirm a hip operation . I have been very worried I am only at the age of 55 yrs, After watching Dr Matthew Hutchinson video information ,it has help to know both the benefits and and the contra-indications of surgery . Although I am an Osteopath we do not know the up to date data of the fantastic operations carried out by are Surgeons , this has help myself considerably . Thankyou Dr Matthew Hutchinson.