Anyone out there in USMS/Board world had a total hip replacment or hip resurfacing? If so, here are my questions:
1. How long until you were back in the water training?
2. How long until you were back in the water racing (pool and/or open water)?
3. How long until you could do flip turns and push hard off the wall?
4. How long until you were biking?
5. How long until you felt "normal?"
6. What is your experience re range of motion post surgery?
thanks
I have a friend that just had this procedure performed at http://grossortho.com/ he had hip resurfacing or replacement www.grossortho.com/hipre.html .
He said you have to wait at least 1 month for the incision to heal before entering the water.
He has been swimming since his operation a few months ago and is taking it easy on turns and kicking- he mentioned he will wait a few more months before reallly pushing it and kicking hard- he does not regret the procedure....BTW he says he is kicking all the 20 year old's ass in workout.
He mentioned there was a Dr in LA or UCLA to be precise that also performs the same procedure.
Hope this helps.
I have a friend that just had this procedure performed at http://grossortho.com/ he had hip resurfacing or replacement www.grossortho.com/hipre.html .
He said you have to wait at least 1 month for the incision to heal before entering the water.
He has been swimming since his operation a few months ago and is taking it easy on turns and kicking- he mentioned he will wait a few more months before reallly pushing it and kicking hard- he does not regret the procedure....BTW he says he is kicking all the 20 year old's ass in workout.
He mentioned there was a Dr in LA or UCLA to be precise that also performs the same procedure.
Hope this helps.
