Hello,
New to the forum, I’m tentatively scheduled for a hip replacement in October of this year. My surgeon is very experienced in hip replacements, says he has dealt with runners before, but I am looking to get some insight on which options of hip replacement historically are best for runners. Here’s where I’m at now, I’m hoping to come back to at least this level.
– 67 year old male, putting in about 10 miles a week practice running, with races mostly at the 5 and 10k distance, but some longer distance races up to 1 or 2 half marathons a year.
– Right hip is severely arthritic, left is moderate. The right is increasing in stiffness and pain and is scheduled to be replaced in October using an anterior approach.
– I have questions on which options are best for a runner. For instance, while my surgeon uses Ceramic, is Ceramic on Ceramic better? Ceramic on Polyethylene? Cemented or non-cemented?
– My surgeon does not generally prescribe PT, but I’m thinking this should be part of the recovery, especially for someone who plans on doing more than just walking on the replacement. Any feedback on post operative exercise routine?
I’d like to go back to the surgeon with some informed background, see whether he’s really the right choice for my hip replacement. All indications are that he’s a good surgeon, but I’d like to be sure that the procedure and follow up fit my particular needs. Thanks in advance.… (Click Here to View Full Post and Comments)