Top 3 Mistakes After Total Hip Replacement

In this video the surgeons discuss the top 3 mistakes you can make when having a total hip replacement. They discuss the risk of falls, the importance of exercise, and the risk of hip dislocation.

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A huge mistake many people make, including my self, is putting off the surgery. I waited 10 years and finally at the age of 63, I had the surgery. Omg! I went from nearly constant pain to being pain free in an instant! What a mistake! Please peeps, just go and get it done. It’s all about quality of life. Just do it!!

[mominator]

Great video guys. I had a total hip replacement at 42 (2 yrs ago) and the biggest mistake I made was over doing it! Literally the day after the surgery I was in less pain than I had been in at least 5 years and felt fantastic! I was diligent about being extremely cautious against falls, but my walker and I were all over this house lol. Then my husband called my surgeon to tattle and while he was happy to hear I felt so good, put me in my place and thoroughly explained the risks I was taking. I healed beautifully and feel better than ever now!

[albertol]

Having had a Left THR, my advice to every single person about to go through a THR is two-fold and concurs with your number 2 and 3. I was pretty fit and a regular gym goer. That helped massively. However, you alluded to my number 1 piece of advice in your number 3. …….ALWAYS THINK BEFORE YOU MOVE. No-one told me it, and I’ve not heard any surgeons say this. They say it in roundabout ways about hyper-movement. My advice concerns not reacting instantly, but to think. I found this out (luckily with no adverse consequences) about a week after. Someone called my name after I had walked away. I reacted and twisted round and got a searing pain for my trouble. Everything was ok, fortunately. However, everyone who I find out is having thr gets my advice. Slow down and think before you move. 4.5 years on, and my hip is brilliant and all the activities I was doing before it resumed within 6 months, from soccer, gym, skiing, motorcycling, rock climbing and para-gliding.

[HouseScraper]

I had total knee replacement December 14th and Im walking now without a cane. my surgery was in 2020 you guys are simply amazing your knowledge and advice is amazing please listen to these guys they helped me out a lot.

[annebartells]

I had a total hip replacement twenty years ago. My hobby was mountaineering. When I got my hip done, I had bone on bone. My doctor had me treat my hip as if it was broken after my surgery because I had a cyst about the size of a fifty cent coin on my hip. He had to do a bone graft so I wasn't allowed to hear weight on it for six weeks. He told me that my hip slipped in my joint every time I took a step. I knew I needed the hip replaced, but I thought he was exaggerating how bad it was. I went snowing a week before the operation. The trip consisted of a two thousand elevation gain. As soon as I started questioning him, he stopped me in the mid sentence and said, this is a quote, " I have no clue how you were able to walk, you should have been in a wheelchair." He also stated that my hip was one of the worst hips he has ever seen. Since that operation, I have hiked over a thousand miles on it. Many of those hikes were high altitude assents in the Colorado mountains. I also went on a 18 mile backpacking trip four months after my operation. My replaced hip is starting to wear out twenty years later but I have no regrets about getting it done. I didn't realize how much pain I was in until I got rid of it

[thelmaclagett]

I had a hip replacement two months ago. I am 83 years old. If you do as you’re told you by the doctors, it’s a walk in the park. It is much much easier than a total knee replacement.

[edoxtator]

I just had a THR-R. Before I went into hospital for the surgery, I moved (or stored) all of the pieces of furniture and rugs that presented even a small threat of tripping or catching, and I am so glad I did— it’s made navigating a lot easier and I have room to do my in home PT!

[cathymumper]

I’ve had both of my hips replaced. One in 2004 and the other in 2006. I was in my late 20s, early 30s. The best thing I ever did! Recovery was not bad at all. Due to staying on top of taking my pain meds, I had no pain. Mainly just stiffness but everything loosened up the more I did PT. It’s going on 19 years and everything is still great! With my hips at least. My damn knees are another story.

[jameelmakhlouf]

Thank you so much guys, my mom had her left hip replaced her life was years of pain and lack of mobility but now she feels no pain at all and doing exercises to get back to normal life, I watched all of your videos and it helped me alit so many thanks to you guys you're amazing and loved the positive words you use it gave us a very positive feelings, so I wish you guys all the health and happiness, love from Syria 🇸🇾

[yvonnedavenport-raby]

I'm in my 80th year and had a Rh hip replacement on April 4. I am already walking without a stick and physio will terminate this week. If you are reading this before your operation I can tell you it is not difficult. Do those exercises before the op, there are loads if examples on the internet. Do your exercises after the op and make sure you walk. I am delicious ghted with the result!

[stephaniekoh]

reading all the sincere comments from who had THR experience gives me more confidence. I am 56 and scheduled for thr on my left hip soon. Thanks doctors and all for your kind sharing! Greetings from Malaysia.

[cynthialawhon]

Great advice! All surgeons need to say this to their patients. Shocked, I discovered this in Physical Therapy instead. But, I discovered the hardest t obstacle for me was my toilet when I got home. Squatting so low, I thought I dislocated my hip. Ordered a toilet riser for $50 and it saved me. Get the medical aids you need. Listen to your body...if it hurts or sends thoughts of fear, it's trying to warn you. Stick with Physical therapy. Healing isn't a quick fix for everyone. Especially, if the cause was from a trauma related event.

[karenfleming]

Just had mine done April 2nd. I’ve been listening to you for a bit now. I appreciate your personalities. 🤗

[jjsmama]

I had a THR at 52 about a month ago. The first 3 weeks were really rough. I started taking a vitamin and amino acids supplement and within a few days I started feeling a lot more energetic and capable of walking and driving again. Just started physical therapy. I am desperately hoping for a full recovery because I haven’t been able to even go for a walk or hike or bike in about a year.

[igortheman]

Long time no see my doctor friends, good to have you back fellas, from Iraq Baghdad January 14th 2021

[havfunwithit]

I would say don’t let the doctor convince you to go home the same day. Don’t forget they give you a nerve blocker. It will start to hurt after you get home. Make sure you have help for at least a week.

[cherylbradbury]

I had my THR 7 weeks ago in the morning, that afternoon when I woke I was blown away, for the first time in 3yrs I had no pain and later on I got up and walked to the toilet with a walker and I never looked back.My surgeon was happy with my recent xrays and my walking. I still use a cane and walker when I have to feed my menagerie. Won't be long and I can finally ride a horse again.
Now I'm back on the list to have my left hip replaced, cant wait. Then I'll be totally out pain.

[anthonylawson]

Have had Perthes (severe case) pretty much my whole life. Had THR on May 9th...no pain at all....I thought I was punked...lol at week 2 was released back to normal activity with the understanding that I need to be cautious because I'm still healing. Doc said it was one of the harder surgeries he had preformed and the out come has been fantastic! The left one will be done sometime next year! Also...one word...MAKO....ask your doctor!

[PrairieDancerRose]

my knee replacement went quite well. of course while rehabilitating, I went out side and fell on the gravel. the next year I fell on it, and broke the Patella. 3 more years before anyone finally went in, and removed the broken piece of bone. All of this, and only one scar! Have had over 70 broken bones, since being diagnosed at Shriner's Childrens hospital in Winnipeg, Man. Canada, at almost one year of age. Not as bad as some have it, praise God for that.
Love your very interesting site (blog?) Have just subscribed. Have just found you today.

[shewolf]

Had my RH replaced in April 2023. 3 weeks later developed a bacterial Infection, which the bacteria was introduced during surgery. Suffered 4.5 weeks before the surgeon finally gave me a blood test to reveal the Infection was off the charts. 2nd replacement in June. Went home with a PICC line to infused antibiotics for 6 weeks. Now on antibiotics for the next year, possibly for the rest of my life. I wish I had not replaced my hip.😢 life changing...