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Advice after hip replacement with osteopenia
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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I had a 12 month treatment with Evenity. Only side effects were some fatigue the day after, but only the first month. Then, an infusion of Reclast. After that infusion, I went out for Mexican food. Went to work the next day. I know that this isn’t everyone’s experience, but it has been mine.
Keith McCormick is not opposed to drug treatment.
Thank you both.
You may want to check into Algaecal collagen powder with fortibone. Good for bones, tissue, joints. My DEXA was similar to yours on the hip and my surgery was routine and healing was good. Back to normal in 8 weeks.
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I have an upcoming hip replacement surgery in February. I was also told by my surgeon that I would have no restrictions after surgery. I have the Great Bones book and was hoping to find “hip replacement” in the index, but it wasn’t there. The book is like 700 pages. Do you know if Keith McCormick mentions anything in the book regarding activity level after hip replacement? If so, where in the book? Or did you get info. from him regarding hip replacement directly from consulting with him? I was diagnosed with osteopenia of the spine (-1.8) one and a half years ago. But wondering if I should have a DEXA before surgery to see if my hips have moved into the osteopenia range too. Any update regarding the plan you followed for activity during your recovery/any restrictions you adhered to for safety would be greatly appreciated.
@cliffdweller hi there. I consulted him and worked out the supplements I should be taking for my osteopenia. He also sells a product with everything wrapped into one-- if you have a good surgeon well vetted you can trust him on PT advice after surgery. Mccormick did not have specifics on that, but rather on helping me to strengthen my bone density overall and my Bone Health overall-- I think it's well worth it to have a personal consultation if you can Afford this out-of-pocket. I went very slowly with increasing my mobility after surgery and I'm playing pickle ball every other day now so all is good 🙂
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Thanks for replying! Glad to hear your surgery went well! How long after your were playing pickleball?
I am considering a consult with McCormick. I have used his supplements, but usually just purchase most of what’s in the all in one supplement separately using the NOW supplements to save money. But I keep some of his on hand for when I’m traveling and don’t want to pack all those individual supplements. I do really like the Osteo Mineral Whey (I mix with hot water and top with a splash of goat milk, like a latte) and have purchased that several times. I just recently found Capra Mineral Whey ( same ingredients) on iHerb; a bit cheaper with subscribe and save.
Hoping to get back to running after surgery, but also want to try pickleball which looks like an even better bone building activity.