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Best approach for hip replacement
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Apr 12 9:09pm | Replies (30)Comment receiving replies
Had the anterior robotic hip replacement surgery November 2022. Easy peasy. Very little post operative pain. Worst part was my surgeons protocol was to have his patients strap a
V shaped foam device strapped between my legs for two months for sleeping so I didn’t inadvertently cross my legs while sleeping. Only heard of one other person that had to do this. What a pain in the butt.
Everything being said, any joint replacement is never as good as the original equipment.
Minor discomfort on occasion is to be expected.
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Hi, @flyjim ~
I had a hip replacement in Apr. 2022 due to a fall, and had to use that miserable V-shaped foam device for several weeks, as well. However, my replacement has given me a range of motion that isn't compromised like my other, original bone joint. I was told early on by the nurses that the replacement would be far better and stronger than the original bone, and I couldn't imagine it at the time. But they were right (in my case, at least). Still, I hope I never have to endure another joint replacement. I'll be 78 in a couple of weeks.
Peace,
Barb
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I had anterior THR January 2025 and I had no restrictions and happy I didn’t have to sleep with a V shaped foam device. I was not able to sleep on either of my sides, as back sleeping was my only option due to hip discomfort for 6 weeks or so.