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Total hip replacement - What to expect for recovery
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I am 75 and had an anterior THR in September. I am now about 8 weeks post surgery. I did 2 weeks of PT at home and then 6 weeks at a Clinic. They had me on a walker immediately after surgery. My home PT was too aggressive and set me back. I learned I had to say no to certain exercises. I was able to walk on my own after 2 weeks. It did take 2 months before I had almost no pain or twinges.
I took hydrolyzed collagen after the surgery and I do think it helped build cartilage, bone, etc.
I am a golfer and I was told not to drive the ball for three months, as the rod that goes down into your thigh needs to thoroughly knit to the bone and tissue. I did not want to risk that loosening, so I will be cautious about that. My Dr is a big advocate for just walking.
Everyone heals differently and we have to listen to our bodies. Most people are happy they did the surgery.
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I was back golfing after six weeks and could have done so earlier but didn't because of what you said: I needed to give my bones a chance to grow around the titanium implant. What surprised me was that my doctor advised me that I could do bicycling before lengthy walking.
My new left hip feels stronger now than my OEM right hip. I do play golf now from the front tees as a 5,000 yard course is about right for my old aged swing but from those tees I can score reasonably (for me...low to mid 80s).
Incidentally, I don't know if it made a difference but I never wanted to have to walk with a cane or even a walking stick so as soon as it was bone on bone I did the replacement and I had no pain post surgery. But anecdotal evidence is statistically worthless so take this for what it is worth!