straight from the hip...

[gary2010]

I drove an automatic at 3 1/2 weeks, with cushions on the seat to bring it up to 90* and the left (operated) leg out straight. I was advised 6 weeks for a manual car or right hip. At that stage you definitely don't want to sit in one position for more that 20 minutes. Getting in and out of the seat is the hardest part. I found at 6 weeks discomfort set in about 40 minutes and increased to the point where I would have to get out, at 8 weeks no problem at all.

[kajubones]

Hi, has anyone heard of Dr Reice (not sure of the spelling) from UCSF?

[kajubones]

Yeah, it does not seem like anyone has ever had their hip done by doctor Riese before. I am really having a hard time picking a doctor to do this operation for me. I tried contacting my insurance to see if they can refer me to a doctor within the network but they told me that they do not have a list of doctors and that I will just have to find one and check with them to see if they are in the network. Can anyone suggest how I can go about this in a more efficient manner then searching all ortho doctor's in the area and calling them one by one?

[rbt2011]

Hey everyone!

I've been reading the MMA/Martial Arts/Athletes posts and found lots of inspiring stories.  Seems like the vast majority of people are making great recoveries.

My question is specific to those who have returned to BJJ/martial arts/MMA training on the ground.  Have you had any dislocations, popping, clunking, or pain when you returned to training? 

[kajubones]

I thought I read somewhere that Chuck Norris got his hip done and people were commenting on how well he was performing in grappling lately. I do not know if he does BJJ per se but I have heard that he has put together his own team to compete in some sort of cage fighting. Sorry but he is the first that I have heard of that does grappling that may have gotten a hip resurfacing. I have seen videos of him doing Jujitsu and ground fighting, he looks pretty good.

[Dannywayoflife]

I'm not sure if he's had his hip resurfaced or not but he's a bjj black belt so should be fairly handy on the ground!

[hernanu]

Chuck had a THR in 2009. Don't know if he considered resurfacing, but I guess his surgeon is a very good THR surgeon and does not like resurfacing.

[kajubones]

Wow a THR? I would have thought that his movements would have been limited from that and there he is doing Jujitsu!

[einreb]

Chuck had a THR in 2009. Don't know if he considered resurfacing, but I guess his surgeon is a very good THR surgeon and does not like resurfacing.

He would have been 69 years old at the time.  THR might have been the best choice.

[kajubones]

I finally got in to see my doctor and we set up a surgery date on November 28th, it could be earlier if someone cancels their appointment. Now that the date is kind of set I am worried about the actual surgery, never had surgery before. I still have worries about the device failing because of my martial arts. I was told by the doctor that this procedure is relatively new in relation to total hip replacement and they just don't know how long it will last. I was given a time frame of about 10 to 15 years with "normal" use but I know that doing the martial arts is nothing like normal use. I am worried about wearing it out and getting a total hip replacement :(.

[hernanu]

Well, it's ok to worry, but the way I look at it, you get 15 years of full activity and then IF you need to revise, you'll have very good bone structure for the revision. No one can give a guarantee, but I'll take a solid 15 years of feeling like this.

[Dannywayoflife]

If guys like corey fulk and floyd landis still are ok with there implants then the rest of us should take encouragement from that! Touch wood they will last along time!

[kajubones]

Sorry, I know what you are saying. I was just looking forward to being active "forever." Really disappointing. By the way, when all is done and you are nice and healed does it feel normal when you move around? I was talking to this poor guy who got his knee done and he says that it does not feel normal when he walks. It does not feel like it did before the pain and the surgery.

[jjmclain]

Kajubones,

I don't feel my BHR...it feels like a completely normal hip, actually much better than the hip I had the last 3 years!!! I am 9 1/2 monts post-op Left BHR.

I plan on being active forever! If my BHR fails in 15-20 years, I imagine the advancements in THR will enable me to continue my sport.

June

[hernanu]

Kajubones, like June says, the hip doesn't feel different, just feels weak at first. The recuperation feels like really overworked muscles, but outside of the clunking (due to weak muscles), there's really no feeling that you're housing an implant.

The recuperation is different from regular martial arts workouts, though, which is why I had to get rid of my "I know how to work out" attitude from 30+ years at this. The PT folks know how to get you right, so I gave up six months of my kind of workout to make sure I got the PT portion right.

I am now starting to do kicks (no bag) , punches on the bag, reasonable stretching (no axe kicks yet) and in all of those, I don't "feel" the implant in either hip. It just feels like regular kicks and punches, with some weakness where I need work.

[rbt2011]

Sorry, I know what you are saying. I was just looking forward to being active "forever." Really disappointing.

Hey kajubones:
The statistics are something like a 94% survivorship at 14 years on these bad boys (that is with all those inferior devices and inexperienced surgeons as well).....So.....have some faith man!

Mine IS going to last forever and I AM going to go back to all the things I used to do.  Maybe I will try some new sports too, just to wear the other side out  ;D

Don't focus on all the things you think you won't be able to do or the possibility that maybe it won't last a lifetime.  Just imagine how blessed we all are to be living in a time where there IS a "cure" for this problem. 
You will be able to get back to your martial arts.  Best of luck on the surgery, Have you picked a doctor yet? 

[kajubones]

Hey there,

Thank you guys so much for the positive words. I can't tell you how much help this forum has been for me  :).

By the way, I just got a call from the doctor's office and they told me that my surgery has been moved up to oct 6th due to some cancellation. I will be having my preop on Sept 22. I will keep you posted.

[hernanu]

Good news, then kaju ... the time for relief has been moved up for you. Oct. 6th is around the corner, you can get started on your new life.

[kajubones]

Thanks Hernanu. Sorry I was out of it for a while because of some computer problems. Anyway, this week is my Preop on Thursday! Getting a little worried now about the actual surgery. Never had one before so I do not know what to expect.

[hernanu]

It was also my first major one, only prior being a chest procedure for a collapsed lung. Don't count that since I didn't have general anesthesia for that. I was also worried, but the procedure went so quickly and well that I was actually pretty cavalier about the second one.

The great thing is that after the surgery, all that pain and limitations are gone.