Connect
← Return to Im 53 what is post op recovery of Total Hip Replacement
Discussion
Im 53 what is post op recovery of Total Hip Replacement
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Feb 15 6:14am | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
@heyjoe415
Hi Joe, I asked, ¨At what age a person is ¨too old¨ for a hip or other joint replacement?¨ I was told that there was no set ¨too old¨age. They will operate if the surgery will keep a person from being bedfast, because once a person is confined to bed, they end up sitting in their own urine and feces until someone comes and cleans them up. And that, I was told, was sufficient reason to do a knee or a hip, just to give a person some quality of life. I was surprised at the candor of the answer. Knowing that, and knowing the amount of pain I had from the then arthritic hip, I had the hip replaced at age 84, anterior procedure.
Replies to "@heyjoe415 Hi Joe, I asked, ¨At what age a person is ¨too old¨ for a hip..."
Connect
Hi Joan,
Well a hip replacement at age 84 is a huge accomplishment and I am certainly proud of you. The candor in your response is one reason I like this Mayo Forum. No one holds back and no one should hold back. People are looking for honest answers, even when there are no good answers. Although in my experience, most people here do find help. It starts with honesty.
I'm 71 and have had both knees, right hip and left shoulder replaced. I did it because I will happily have treated those things that can be treated. That's not true for everything that can afflict us with age.
I go to the gym everyday and try to be as good to my body, and other people, as possible. My one ailment is a horribly afflicted lumbar spine. But by developing a set of strong core muscles, I'm more protected from surgery. Even so, I wake up every morning with an extremely stiff lower back. It takes a while to get going! That's ok, I know it could be much, much worse and I'm grateful for the life I have.
You are an inspiring person Joan and I commend you for your bravery and honesty.
Joe