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Hip Replacement Surgery: When to proceed
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Mar 26 8:56am | Replies (30)Comment receiving replies
I am scheduled for THR in 2 weeks using anterior approach. I have bone on bone left hip & unable to bend, tie shoes or put on socks without sock aide. I’ve seen 2 surgeons & both agree I need the surgery. I am 65 & 8 months post lumbar fusion L4-5 and starting to feeling pretty good with just completing back PT. Hip pain causing sleep issues & weakness is affecting my gait. My PT agrees with surgeons. I’m unable to walk any real distance & continue to use a cane for extra support. I’m having second thoughts on having another surgery but I want to get back to walking again. Im hoping for the best.
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@lopezaa25 sounds as though you are going ahead with surgery. You mentioned fusion in your low back; I believe the fusion is considered to possibly increase dislocation risk after surgery, suggest to discuss with the surgeon and determine if the surgery or THR hardware will be different because of the history of fusion. Best wishes