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| Sept. 13, 2014 Bella911 5 posts | hip replacement Hello fellows: New to the message board and I could use some help. Has anyone had hip replacement surgery and continued to play this great game of ours? Feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks: Bella911 |
| Sept. 14, 2014 jack_rabbit Men's 50 2 posts | I have a friend of mine who had hip replacement in January and four weeks later he was able to start running again. By July, he was competing in State games for the Senior Olympics and won 2 golds and 2 silver medals in sprint competition. I will point out that he was in great shape physically before and up to the day of his surgery. The results have been impressive thus far. |
| Sept. 14, 2014 JD32 9 posts | Had my right replaced in Dec. of 2012. BP in 6 weeks and played my first tourney after 3 months. Played 14 events in 2013 and ran for myself. Even helped in the outfield on occasion. Left hip started bothering me after LV in October. Went through the surgeon's protocol, injection/pt, to no avail. Had it replaced late July. Now 7 weeks post op and it's gradually improving. Dealing with sciatic nerve pain down the leg, but it's much better than pre-op. May not get back to ball this year, but planning on getting back to it full time in spring 2015. I'm 66 and highly recommend going through the process. It's much easier than the knee replacement. Good Luck! |
| Sept. 14, 2014 SSUSA Staff 3485 posts | Bella911 ... It's OK, in fact it's advisable, to post follow-up comments in the original thread you started ... We did it for you this time ... __________ Sept. 14, 2014 - Bella911 - 2 posts - Hip replacement • Thanks JD and Jack Rabbit, your feed back gave me encouragement. The Dr. doesn't recommend softball as they consider it a high impact sport. I am currently on shots but want to get this done and start rehab all winter. If anyone has more information let me know. Thanks again. Bella911 |
| Sept. 14, 2014 Omar Khayyam 1357 posts | Bella, of course the doctors won't recommend playing softball because of the injury potential, but that potential was there to some degree ever since you started playing as a kid. I have met more than a couple of senior seniors (over 65) like JD32 who have returned to play with a replacement hip. It is more common to see guys playing again with artificial knees. I have two guys, just on my team, who are both playing outfield with double artificial knees and running for themselves. |
| Sept. 14, 2014 lb16 Men's 60 196 posts | I had both hips replaced in 2009 at 45 years old. I took a year off from playing ball, played 3 years after that with the young guys until I was eligible to play with the seniors I currently play with a major team out of Fl. I would suggest looking in to Hip Resurfacing as opposed to total hip replacement. If your doctor does not do resurfacing have him refer you to one that does. A lot of surgeons don't do the procedure as it is more complicated but you retain more of your natural bone with this procedure. I highly suggest getting replacement either way as I would not be playing today if I did not have it done. Good Luck!! |
| Sept. 14, 2014 Jawood Men's 50 943 posts | I would also strongly suggest going the hip resurfacing route as lb16 states, he is exactly correct. Hip resurfacing is for people (usually around 45-55 years old) who want to get back to high impact sports such as softball, basketball, soccer, skiing, etc. Total hip replacement is not for these sports, you'll end up having to get another surgery if you put too much wear and tear on it. There are always exceptions like JD32 playing after 3 months, which is amazing, good for you! |
| Sept. 16, 2014 Bella911 5 posts | I don't think my Dr. Recommends resurfacing as I ask him already. He said it's just delaying the inevitable. I really appreciate all the dialog and shared experience, means a lot. I hope I am the other exception. Thank all of you very much. One more tourney in Fla then getting new hip if not resurfaced. Have a great 2015 seasons. Bella911. |
| Sept. 16, 2014 softball4b Men's 70 1248 posts | Total Hip Replacement 12/2007. Lose weight before you get it done. Listen to your Physical Therapist. I never was fast, but I am not much slower. Played in a tourney 90 days after surgery. Best quality of life decision I ever made except of course for marrying my wife. |
| Sept. 16, 2014 lb16 Men's 60 196 posts | Its your decision, If he wont refer you to a Dr. that does them, find one on your own. Like I said apparently he doesnt do them it is a more complex procedure. And you can always get a total hip later if needed. Once you have the total hip done the upper part of your femur is gone not with that is your only option from there on. I would strongly recommend a second opinion from a surgeon who does resurfacing. Do some internet searches yourself and see the benefits. Good Luck!! |
| Sept. 17, 2014 Jawood Men's 50 943 posts | lb16 must have the same surgeon as mine! A lot of these guys that do total hip replacement are set in their ways and don't really want to take the time to learn a different procedure. Total hip is fine, and the doctors that do resurfacing will say that, but if you really want to get back in the game as close as possible to the level you once were before the hip issues, you'll research resurfacing. |
| Sept. 17, 2014 the wood Men's 65 1123 posts | Bella, I had both hips done (12 months apart, 2010 & 2011) and have no residual effects whatsoever. I did discuss the possibility of hip resurfacing with my surgeon but he did/does not do them. I'm glad that I took the direction that I did. I also had a shoulder surgery (resurfacing) through a different surgeon and it, too, has been successful. Prior to my first hip replacement I tried everything short of a witch doctor. Once it was completed, I wished that I had done it sooner, just like people told me that I would. Once you decide to move forward with it, you need to ascertain that the device will not be a 'metal on metal' prosthesis since many of them have been 'recalled'. There is also the decision as to what type of replacement surgery... I had the lateral, minimally invasive type and can speak well of it. I know others who have had the frontal type (anterior) and their rehab time seems shorter... and, I'm told, they have fewer post-surgical precautions (i.e. bending too forward, putting surgical leg past body mid point, etc.. I informed my doctor that I intend to play ball and he just shook his head at me. He did say though that my remaining athletic career (for lack of a better phrase) is like a pipeline. I could make it a real thick one and it won't last very long... or I could stretch it out... the implication being that I had to change my style of play to be able to play longer. This is true for so many guys playing senior softball. Bob Woodroof |
| Sept. 18, 2014 Bella911 5 posts | Thanks to all of you who replied. I also have tried many things as you have wood. Latest is GNC Beneflex. I am still denial until after the second game of a tourney and the pain pills wear off, lol. Thanks Jaywood, lb16, JD and Omar. Had pre surgery physical, you guys have helped a lot. |
| Sept. 18, 2014 Bella911 5 posts | Exactly what type of adjustments did you have to make wood? I won't be able to play outfield anymore? Bella |
| Sept. 18, 2014 the wood Men's 65 1123 posts | You should be able to play the OF as long as you keep your weight down (don't know if you have a weight issue, just speaking in generalities). I've seen slim guys playing any/every position with new hip/hips... I've seen fairly fast base runners. For me, it was avoiding head first slides, etc. But I also have a knee problem that hasn't been adequately addressed. Just had first of 3 Ortho Visc injections... after that I'll work the thigh to bring it equal to the other one. My next surgery will be an autopsy. I'm 66, 20 pounds over with a weak thigh... not a good candidate for outfield any longer. I forget the exact ratio but the PSI on the knees and hips for every extra pound we carry is mind boggling. So my primary adjustment has been to run less aggressively on the bases. The doctor expressed it as 15 year hips... unless I screw them up. The 'over and under' was 8... but I've been somewhat sensible, just a couple of inadvertent, ill-advised maneuvers. I did get a second opinion early on... neither of them gave me the answer that I was seeking. The pain leading up to both procedures was increasing daily but the post-surgical pain was minimal. However, Mission Hospital (So Calif) has a well respected joint replacement department and it's their protocol to 'stay ahead of the pain threshold'. This was not true for my shoulder surgery (different hospital, different surgeon). Make certain that your doctor/hospital keep you adequately medicated while you're there (usually 48 hours). 1) DO THE PT RELIGIOUSLY... 2) ABIDE BY THE NAMED PRECAUTIONS... 3) TAKE THE STOOL SOFTENERS AS THEY SUGGEST (pain Rx tends to bind us up). If you do these things you'll be a happy camper... I didn't heed # 3 the first time around... I definitely followed it the 2nd time. I hope that this helps... if you want more specific info you can reach me @ awtgroupsc@aol.com. Bob Woodroof |
| Sept. 19, 2014 Bella911 5 posts | Bob jjust read your response and I will remember #3 for sure. Thanks for your address, I would like to discuss further. Mail you soon. Bella |
| Sept. 20, 2014 Hit the gap Men's 70 154 posts | I had full replacement done in 2013 using the Super Path method. It is the least invasive of anything being done right now. It is done robotically. I was walking normally without any aids in two days. On the fifth day, I spent four hours at the mall shopping with my wife. Six weeks later I played a complete softball game at third base. I don't know if they do this method in your area as there are only a few doctors that can do this. I would definitely check it out. Just Google Super Path hip replacement. |
