Advice after hip replacement with osteopenia

Posted by jjjjkb @jjjjkb, Oct 28 11:12pm

I had anterior hip replacement Sept 2024. My surgeon has released me from all restrictions yet there is very little research about the healing process/bone remodeling for those like me with osteopenia.

My t-score was -2.3 a week before surgery yet I have read that the prosthesis will reduce t-score, thus pushing me into osteoporosis.

I seek advice on protocol for increasing activity given the low bone density. Generally, strength training increases density, but my concern relates to the bone remodeling. I wonder if it will take longer for my bone to secure to the prosthesis and if strength training should therefore be light? My surgeon says to follow the regular protocol of those with normal density, but I find no studies on this and want to make sure prosthesis never loosens.

Thank you for any insight/advice you may have.

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jjjjkb | @jjjjkb | Nov 7 2:33pm

Thank you Kay! This is top of my list. I’m gingerly starting PT concerned that low density could mean slower remodeling into implant. When did you start increasing workouts? At what week and did you add more week by week? Sounds like you opted not to start any meds? You give me hope tho my # was nearly osteoporosis and yours sounded higher.