Question on hip replacement materials

Dreamweaver

Hello

My name is Connie and I’ll be getting my new hip this Thursday 10/26/23. One part is Stryker accolade 2 and I am wondering if anyone out there has had problems with it. One article stated some patients had groin pain. I am 60 and injured my hip last year and went downhill quickly. I am hoping after my surgery I can run again. I was very active doing races from 5K to marathons but will be happy sticking with 5K and 10Ks   Any info will be appreciated. Just fyi I also will have the Stryker titanium acetabular shell. Thanks fellow hiprunners

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    • October 24, 2023 at 11:32 am #20756
      Dreamweaver
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      Hello My name is Connie and I’ll be getting my new hip this Thursday 10/26/23. One part is Stryker accolade 2 and I am wondering if anyone out there h
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    • November 9, 2023 at 3:54 am #20759
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      Hi Connie – how did your surgery go?

      I have two Stryker posterior hip replacements in the past three years but don’t know the exact material make up. I assume it’s the same that you have.

      The left side was replaced 8 months ago. I started running on the right after 6 months and did a half marathon at 18 months. This time around with my left is similar, started running at 6 months with a planned half at 12 months.

      Starting out running again after everything heals, I describe the feeling as running with a wetsuit on. I think it is because of the disruption to the glutes with the posterior entry to the hip. I work a little on mobility before and after every run and eventually it will loosen up. I do get pain in the area sometimes following runs but it is more tendon based and no where near the pain before the surgery.

      I have had the right xrayed at the two year mark after running over 2500 miles and there was no wear and replacement looked perfect. I figure dealing with a little tendon pain/stiffness is typical for a lifetime 68 year old runner weather I had a replacement or didn’t. At least my longtime running buddies that haven’t had replacements say they are stiff and sore also after runs….so I am no different. It is just the joy of movement that makes my day!

      Good luck!

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