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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Apr 26 6:59am | Replies (547)
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Hello....I live in the USA and had Girdlestone procedure done 3 years ago. I am 73 and use crutches or walker for mobility, although I can take a few steps unassisted. I hang onto countertops in the kitchen to get around to cook and clean up. My husband does the heavy cleaning, but I can clean toilets, sinks, countertops, etc. If you are on Facebook, there is a new support group started a few weeks ago called "Girdlestone Procedure Outcomes". We hope to learn from one another and offer support if you'd like to join. WIshing you the best.
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This is making me feel a bit more positive. I know I have a long way to go and I’m hoping I can put the procedure off for as long as possible until the pain gets too bad. Something on the Internet scared me last night saying that it is impossible to stand on a Girdleston hip but clearly from the responses I’m getting that isn’t true as I would need to be able to stand in the shower and stand in the kitchen. Thank you so much for your response. I’m not on Facebook but I think I’m going to have to join. I won’t be mobile for two or three months after the operation because of the broken femur, but I am assuming that that will allow some scar tissue to start forming and at least dislocation won’t be an issue anymore. How long was it before you were able to weight bear?