Is there riding after hip replacement

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Hi I'm 58 and due to have a hip replacement on the 26th March. Does anyone know of someone who has had one and still continued to ride. I could retire my old boy but I definitely don't want to stop and I'm sure he'll be better if he is kept in light work.
 
Not me, but a few friends in their late 40s have had hips replaced and all have come back to riding, hunting etc, no problems at all. Just don't expect to be in the saddle straight away and take the doc's and physio's advice. One chap wasn't meant to do anything for 3 months but went off skiing and crashed - his replacement joint smashed into his femur and he was airlifted to hospital - major trauma; no riding or anything for 2 years!!! Don't rush it. I hope it all goes well for you - I'll be behind you in the queue in a year or so.
 
Yes, my friend had two hip replacements when she was 50 and is still riding now (61) and competes. She was literally a 'new woman' after! good luck
 
I had my right hip replaced about 16 months ago. I followed the physio religiously and started riding four months after the op. I can now ride pain free. The only concession I had to make was changing the way that I dismount. I get off by keeping my left foot in the stirrup swing my leg over then kick my foot out and slide down.
I was really worried about what I would/wouldn't be able to do after the op but it is just amazing what a difference it has made to my life and how much more active I am now (I am 64).
 
This is really interesting. Thanks for posting. I have bad hips and at the moment riding is painful (but I do it anyway) I wonder if I should get new hips lol
 
I hope so. My mother has had one done, and is going in for the other next week. Given that osteoarthritis is hereditary I fully expect to be doing same in the next 20 years or so and hopefully still riding.
 
ribbons said:
Nick Skelton.
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^^This! He came back from his to win an Olympic gold medal. Not to say that it would be easy of course but at least the prospect of getting back in the saddle will give you good motivation to do the physio exercises ;)
 
My mum had a replacement in 2011 (she was 60). Before it she was in a terrible state and really struggling to walk more than a few metres. She says now she can do everything, apart from riding. Probably not what you want to hear but plenty of positive stories above so fingers crossed you are one of those. Hers was slightly different to a straight replacement as there was actually nothing wrong with her hip, she needed her one leg lengthening and the way they did it was to do a hip replacement.

My father in law has had both hips replaced and he said it was amazing, came round and no pain and felt better than he had for years. He isn't a rider though so no comment on how he would get on with that.
 
Yes me , it's literally back to normal old normal that is not before the replacement normal .
It's a magic procedure .
 
Yes, wonderful! It took a while while to adjust my balance, and then just enjoy pain free riding.
 
Oh I am loving this thread . . . sitting here with my right hip throbbing and the left one just warming up to join in . . . I just know a replacement is on the cards at some point, and reading this sooner rather than later.

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I rode five weeks and three days ( or two ) after mine .
I found mounting and dismounting a little nerve wracking but riding no issue what so ever .
 
I asked an orthopaedic surgeon this just last week, he said no problem but let your surgeon know you ride as it may affect the type of prosthetic joint they use.
 
JLD said:
I asked an orthopaedic surgeon this just last week, he said no problem but let your surgeon know you ride as it may affect the type of prosthetic joint they use.
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Yes - you do need to let them know.

Have just got back from a 10 mile pleasure ride with my sister (60) who had her second hip replacement (i.e. one on each side) in November. She was grinning from ear to ear at the excitement of riding pain free.
 
Yes! My friend has had both her hips replaced about three months apart, the difference in her is amazing and it's lovely to see her without pain - Really Good Luck!
 
You bet there is Janice. I had my THR 3 years ago aged 50 and it has been fantastic. All the pain will have disappeared from the moment you come round from the op, it's quite incredible. Tell your consultant that you wish to ride and he should choose a joint that will give you maximum flexibility. Be sure to do all the (boring boring) exercises but go back to riding when you think you're ready. I rode after 19 weeks and after a month was back hacking out for a couple of hours at a time. I have also fallen off my 17.1 youngster a few times since and touch wood, my hip has held up.
Good luck, and PM me if you want to ask me any thing else
 
Well job done. Went in Wednesday at 7 down to op theatre 8.30 and back in bed by 11.30. Walking with frame by 7 p.m. crutches next morning and sticks in afternoon. Home by 7.30 Thursday. Bit sore but already feels good and getting better day by day. I'm a happy chappie.
 
well done, sounds like you are recovering quicker than I did. Don't forget to follow the rules for the next three months...not worth risking anything at this stage and do your exercises every day..you will soon be riding again.
Good luck
 
I know an endurance rider had both done one after other. Within year back doing 160km (100 mile) races. Indeed recently did 120km saturday then 160km sunday.
 
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Have a session with a sports physio and do your exercises for a year - it will really pay off to properly rebuild the muscle around the new joint.
 
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