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Walking without a hip joint

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Apr 23 1:16pm | Replies (485)

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@dzoneill

Just saw your post. Thank you so much for your kind words. They are appreciated. This month is the 7 year anniversary of the prosthesis being permanently removed, and the 5th anniversary of the new surgeon and the adventure of living hipless. No spacers, just me. I drive, use crutches and have a scooter. While walking is allowed it isn't something that works for any distance. I just started riding a stationary bike for exercise and circulation and do therapeutic massage twice a month. These things keep the leg healthy. Since this seems to be my lifestyle now it's time to get on with it. I'm thinking of trying kayaking this summer! Good luck to you...I hope you find the best solution for you.

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Love to hear you talk about this and any further details positive or negative are appreciated. I am awaiting a first revision of infected hip prosthesis, but I like to know of possible eventualities so I started researching living without a hip. I’m about to research exoskeleton devices if anyone has any insight on that. Adapt, improvise and overcome although I realize easier said than done. Thank you again for your post.