Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Hi, Bogi. I think I understand what you mean about being " apprehensive " regarding your surgery. After all, it sure is not an everyday thing for our body to be " opened and messed with " . However, what's the alternative? Letting tings get worse every day and, ultimately, not being able to walk without pain for the rest of our lives?? Naaah! I think it's much better to take things into our own hands and go for what medical science of our times can give us:) BUONA FORTUNA for Thursday! And keep us posted on how things will go for you (I'm 48, your same age, and very interested in knowing about post-op recovery times) Al Future LBHR (Aug.10, De Smet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 HEY Bogi! I'm am with ya " knowin' what you have, but not sure of what you'll get! " I'm definitely getting my left hip resurf'd, but there's always this thought! This group has undoubtedly helped me make a decision...not to mention, for me it's not so much pain as it is lack of ROM and the rest of my body compensating and getting so out of whack as a result! GOOD LUCK TO YOU! In surfacehippy , " bobip2000 " wrote: Well, I've finally got everything together and I'm scheduled for a BHR this Thursday! Admittedly, I'm a bit, how shall put it, not nervous, maybe a little apprehensive, after all, I know what I have, but not what I'll get... Cheers all /Bogi :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 HEY Bogi! I'm am with ya " knowin' what you have, but not sure of what you'll get! " I'm definitely getting my left hip resurf'd, but there's always this thought! This group has undoubtedly helped me make a decision...not to mention, for me it's not so much pain as it is lack of ROM and the rest of my body compensating and getting so out of whack as a result! GOOD LUCK TO YOU! In surfacehippy , " bobip2000 " wrote: Well, I've finally got everything together and I'm scheduled for a BHR this Thursday! Admittedly, I'm a bit, how shall put it, not nervous, maybe a little apprehensive, after all, I know what I have, but not what I'll get... Cheers all /Bogi :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Thanks Like you I really hope that my ROM will improve after this. And of course in my case to get rid of the pain as well. Just a few more hours to go. Cheers :-) /Bogi > Well, I've finally got everything together and I'm scheduled for a > BHR this Thursday! > > Admittedly, I'm a bit, how shall put it, not nervous, maybe a little > apprehensive, after all, I know what I have, but not what I'll get... > > Cheers all > > /Bogi :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Hi Steve: Looks like you'll be ready for head kicks sooner rather than later. Des In a message dated 6/2/2004 8:39:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, sog@... writes: For some perspective on this, I had a bilateral 6 weeks ago and had my first physical therapy session yesterday afternoon. Pre-op, my hip flexion was about 85 degrees on each side. When we tested flexion at the beginning of the session, it was 105 degrees on each side for " active flexion " (i.e., me just pulling my leg up with my hip flexors) and 116 degrees for passive flexion (i.e., the PT pushing my knee up as far as she could make it go). By the end of the session, my active flexion was 125 degrees. I think that, with a few weeks of work, I ought to be able to bring my knee to my chest on both sides. Pre-op, I had -5 degrees of internal rotation (pointing your knees inward) on each side. In other words, my hip was permanently rotated outwards and I couldn't point my feet straight ahead. Yesterday, it was 25degrees on one side and 28 on the other. In other words, yes, your ROM will improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Hi Steve: Looks like you'll be ready for head kicks sooner rather than later. Des In a message dated 6/2/2004 8:39:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, sog@... writes: For some perspective on this, I had a bilateral 6 weeks ago and had my first physical therapy session yesterday afternoon. Pre-op, my hip flexion was about 85 degrees on each side. When we tested flexion at the beginning of the session, it was 105 degrees on each side for " active flexion " (i.e., me just pulling my leg up with my hip flexors) and 116 degrees for passive flexion (i.e., the PT pushing my knee up as far as she could make it go). By the end of the session, my active flexion was 125 degrees. I think that, with a few weeks of work, I ought to be able to bring my knee to my chest on both sides. Pre-op, I had -5 degrees of internal rotation (pointing your knees inward) on each side. In other words, my hip was permanently rotated outwards and I couldn't point my feet straight ahead. Yesterday, it was 25degrees on one side and 28 on the other. In other words, yes, your ROM will improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 > > Thanks > > Like you I really hope that my ROM will improve after this. For some perspective on this, I had a bilateral 6 weeks ago and had my first physical therapy session yesterday afternoon. Pre-op, my hip flexion was about 85 degrees on each side. When we tested flexion at the beginning of the session, it was 105 degrees on each side for " active flexion " (i.e., me just pulling my leg up with my hip flexors) and 116 degrees for passive flexion (i.e., the PT pushing my knee up as far as she could make it go). By the end of the session, my active flexion was 125 degrees. I think that, with a few weeks of work, I ought to be able to bring my knee to my chest on both sides. Pre-op, I had -5 degrees of internal rotation (pointing your knees inward) on each side. In other words, my hip was permanently rotated outwards and I couldn't point my feet straight ahead. Yesterday, it was 25degrees on one side and 28 on the other. In other words, yes, your ROM will improve. Good luck with your surgery and keep us posted on your progress! Steve (bilat C+ 4/20/04, Amstutz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 > > Thanks > > Like you I really hope that my ROM will improve after this. For some perspective on this, I had a bilateral 6 weeks ago and had my first physical therapy session yesterday afternoon. Pre-op, my hip flexion was about 85 degrees on each side. When we tested flexion at the beginning of the session, it was 105 degrees on each side for " active flexion " (i.e., me just pulling my leg up with my hip flexors) and 116 degrees for passive flexion (i.e., the PT pushing my knee up as far as she could make it go). By the end of the session, my active flexion was 125 degrees. I think that, with a few weeks of work, I ought to be able to bring my knee to my chest on both sides. Pre-op, I had -5 degrees of internal rotation (pointing your knees inward) on each side. In other words, my hip was permanently rotated outwards and I couldn't point my feet straight ahead. Yesterday, it was 25degrees on one side and 28 on the other. In other words, yes, your ROM will improve. Good luck with your surgery and keep us posted on your progress! Steve (bilat C+ 4/20/04, Amstutz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 > > Thanks > > Like you I really hope that my ROM will improve after this. For some perspective on this, I had a bilateral 6 weeks ago and had my first physical therapy session yesterday afternoon. Pre-op, my hip flexion was about 85 degrees on each side. When we tested flexion at the beginning of the session, it was 105 degrees on each side for " active flexion " (i.e., me just pulling my leg up with my hip flexors) and 116 degrees for passive flexion (i.e., the PT pushing my knee up as far as she could make it go). By the end of the session, my active flexion was 125 degrees. I think that, with a few weeks of work, I ought to be able to bring my knee to my chest on both sides. Pre-op, I had -5 degrees of internal rotation (pointing your knees inward) on each side. In other words, my hip was permanently rotated outwards and I couldn't point my feet straight ahead. Yesterday, it was 25degrees on one side and 28 on the other. In other words, yes, your ROM will improve. Good luck with your surgery and keep us posted on your progress! Steve (bilat C+ 4/20/04, Amstutz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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