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I just had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Rogerson 3/20/08.
You
cannot do any better than Dr. Rogerson's surgical skills and the
comprehensive program (including rehab) he has set up. Was in the hospital for 2 days (standard), then discharged to go
directly to arranged rehab. My husband drove me about 1 mile to
Meriter Heights (a retirement & rehab complex in downtown Madison).
We checked into a 1 bedrm apt - 3 or 4 diamond by AAA rating
standards - but with grab bars in bathroom, cold packs in the
freezer, etc. I had both land and pool PT over the next several
days - discharged mid-day Wednesday (6 days after surgery). It is
necessary that a coach/caregiver stay with you the 5 days in the apt -
they sleep on a sofa sleeper. There are 2 very reasonable small
restaurants in the complex - you can have carryout, too. Lots more info I can provide to any interested persons. ANY
questions about my experience - Dr. R's program and protocols OR
anything about the Madison area - please email me. I am doing MUCH better than I ever dared expect (had read a lot about
the procedure on this website and other places). Can use one crutch
if I need to carry something. Two crutches are for balancing &
gait - I have NO problem with full weight bearing. No pain -only
soreness (I switched from pain meds to Tylenol 2 days after surgery
when discharged to rehab). The soreness is about 3 different kinds
(sore from being secured during surgery; sore from actual surgery and
muscles sore from changing biodynamics) - but the soreness is WAY
less painful than a torn soleus/achilles I had 1-1/2 yrs ago. The
most noticeable thing now (8 days after surgery) is weakness when I
have to move my leg up into bed - but it noticeably improving each
day. Peg
3/20/08 RBHR Dr. Rogerson
February 14, 2009
Was standing on my good leg, operated leg was at about a 90 degree angle while I
put some cream on my knee. Probably bent forward and flexed my hip a bit, the
operated side knee rotated in and I started to fall. Tried to push with the
operated leg to right myself, NO STRENGTH. I collapsed and fell back, noticing a
strange friction in the hip joint after landing on my butt.
Called my surgeon's office and they got me in right away. They took x-rays. Dr.
Rogerson said I apparently partially dislocated the hip and it re-located when I
fell. Said he had seen this once before. Another tall woman who can hyperextend
her elbows like me (flexible joints) dislocated while squatting. He told me to
go back to post surgery safeguards (no crossing midline of body, sleeping with
pillowbetween legs, etc) and to follow up with him in a week.
Apparently my long bones (leverage) and flexible joints put me at greater risk
for dislocation. Still not sure how limiting this will be - know that my
instincts about not taking a yoga class have been well placed. My risk for
dislocation would have been even greater with traditional hip replacement, so am
still better off with the BHR.
Bring this up as a caution to other small boned tall women (men?) with flexible
joints. Pay attention to your body, especially if you notice extra clunking or
slippage-like feelings when doing PT or exercises.
I am temporarily very sore (hip capsule) and a little discouraged. VERY relieved
not to have had a more serious dislocation experience. Feel very fortunate to
have been seen within hours of the event with the good news nothing was broken,
the BHR and bone look good.
Peg
3/20/08 RBHR Dr. Rogerson
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