Spent the Night in the ER

[oldE]

So Jeff, are you trying to tell us your ball is too small?

Sorry, Man. Just couldn't pass it up.
Be well and don't F things up in the meantime.

[Jeff Higgins]

That, and the shaft is too short. The bigger ball will make the shaft feel longer.

[Crowbob]

Small ball, short shaft.

All you need now is a boxter.

[GH85Carrera]

Jeff, I had my hip replaced 13 years ago. My doctor gave me list of several thing to absoultly NOT do. Of course skiing on water or snow was out.

One of the simple tasks he warned me about was a large step up, like stepping up on the tailgate of my El Camino, or climbing on a tractor, or jacked up pickup step. Crossing my legs, or sitting on the floor yoga style, with crossed legs. I have avoided all of those.

After 13 years I still will not use that leg to make the first step up into my El Camino bed. Since I have two legs, it has not been an issue.





My hip replacement is modular, so it can fit people of different size. The plastic insert that is the socket is about all that will wear out. The rest is titanium.

I figure if I get abducted by space aliens, they will know I am from an advanced species, with the titanium hip replacement. Of course with my luck, they will be just harvesting titanium, and remove mine and dispose of me.

[Jeff Higgins]

I was given a similar list, Glen. I've avoided all of the verboten movements and positions religiously. That is kind of what is alarming about the whole thing, it has popped out four times in spite of my diligence. Six trouble free years until now.

I'm just glad we found a "smoking gun". Something to fix. That fills me with optimism. Way better than "I dunno, just be more careful".

[LEAKYSEALS951]

I've got a hip replacement (that I just fractured about 6 weeks ago- another story-)-but this thread is something I follow. Mine is a large head design (56mm) so dislocation isn't an issue, but I've got other weakpoints in my hip design.

Acetabular cup alignment can have a big impact on stability. If there is impingement, I hope the 2mm increase in size makes it work. There are all sorts of offset cup liner shapes to help with keeping the ball in the socket though.

Before the surgery, tell him to remember to get out his dremel tool and grind on the cup until things don't impinge. Then insert the liner.

Asked in jest, it's serious question about alignment though. Glad as I am they found the problem, I would ask if going from 36 to 40 is going to address the impingement issue, or just mask it somewhat. Most replacements were only 28mm from 'back in the day'

iirc- 36mm was considered fairy large 30 years ago and was not routinely used due to liner wear. Highly crosslinked liners lowered wear to the point were the 36mm was considered usable from a wear standpoint and desirable to mitigate dislocation risk over the 28mm.

edit- Glen you are supposed to keep the implant in at night. It's not something you put on your nightstand.


Good luck.
Ron

[astrochex]

Man sorry to hear you are going through this Jeff, but glad a solution has been agreed to.

[jhynesrockmtn]

Ugh, that is a lot Jeff, sorry to hear it. Hopefully the next procedure solves the issue.

My wife has been struggling with fatigue and therefore being unsteady on her feet for a few weeks after a covid diagnosis. Both of her hips were replaced in 2020. My big worry is her falling and dislocating one of those hip joints.

[Jeff Higgins]

Well, here I sit, in my hospital room after a successful early morning surgery. The surgeon wanted to start early so, if necessary, he could test fit a number of different options for revision. It turns out that his first hunch was the best option, so it went very quickly. I'll be heading home in the morning.

[greglepore]

Congrats. A bit of rehab and good for another 200k miles.

[Flat Six]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

Well, here I sit, in my hospital room after a successful early morning surgery. The surgeon wanted to start early so, if necessary, he could test fit a number of different options for revision. It turns out that his first hunch was the best option, so it went very quickly. I'll be heading home in the morning.

Awesome! Here's to a speedy and complete recovery.

[Jeff Higgins]

My only remaining concern is how I'm getting home tomorrow. I had to check in so early (5:30 am) that I didn't want to wake my wife just to drive me to the hospital. So I just rode the Sportster. Now I'm worried that I might not be able to kick it over in the morning. I might have to show her how to do it. Even at that, however, I may find it difficult to ride it, what with the meds and everything. I might have to leave that up to her while I drive her Subaru home. We'll see.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

Well, here I sit, in my hospital room after a successful early morning surgery. The surgeon wanted to start early so, if necessary, he could test fit a number of different options for revision. It turns out that his first hunch was the best option, so it went very quickly. I'll be heading home in the morning.

Sister Morphine by The Stones has been playing in my head since I read this post.

Higgins' line is paraphrasing, of course, but it's almost the same.

[fanaudical]

Am glad surgery went well and you're on the road to recovery.

It's OK to be a passenger while you're healing. Do you have a friend that can ride the Sportster home for you?

[pwd72s]

You're kidding about the home next day, right? If not...wow...amazing.

[Jeff Higgins]

Yup, I am really going home tomorrow. I got discharged the day after surgery six years ago, and that was a far more invasive procedure. No problem. I'm walking short distances with the help of a walker already, and can do a couple of steps without it.

Best part is that the surgeon says I can get back on my bicycle in four weeks.

[jhynesrockmtn]

Congrats, glad it went well. They want you out of the hospital quick these days. Better for the hospital's bottom line and in this rare case, also better for the patient.

[Zeke]

Get well, Jeff. I know your wife rides so you're fortunate there. I might have asked myself about riding the MC to the hospital for surgery.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

Yup, I am really going home tomorrow. I got discharged the day after surgery six years ago, and that was a far more invasive procedure. No problem. I'm walking short distances with the help of a walker already, and can do a couple of steps without it.

Best part is that the surgeon says I can get back on my bicycle in four weeks.

That's fantastic! Also, I'm jealous...

[911boost]

Glad to hear it went well!

Hopefully you are joking on the old sporty.