Dear "Anonymous," When I first read your story, although you said you had a THP - I thought that perhaps you had one of the other procedures done, such as the femoral head resurfacing (many in their later 20's or 30's) have had this procedure and they heal VERY quickly, and are back enjoying their pre-surgical activities. Many are pro-athletes such as ice skaters, hockey players, football, etc. Other's are just like me - athletic and in top form, or just people who have worn the cartilage off the femoral head.
For a THP, depending on the type your surgeon has used (the ceramic lined sockets are the ones that break apart), will wear down eventually. Some last longer than others, and ALL recommend no high impact sports. I played volleyball at my local Y - that's now out of the question. If you weren't a runner, this is not the time to start, and since I have friends who were marathon runners, it's out of the question. You run the risk of displacement, or breaking the implant, and depending on bone strength, it could set off a chain reaction of sorts. Do you swim? It's low impact, and depending on your level of fitness - you can gain enough stamina to swim faster and although I was in the pool, experienced the "runner's high" because of my speed and endurance.
Running is not recommended by any Dr. It's great that you had a quick recovery, but why risk a second replacement? You can walk, and walk fast enough to keep it UNDER running, but in my opinion - I definitely wouldn't take the risk.
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Dear "Anonymous," When I first read your story, although you said you had a THP - I thought that perhaps you had one of the other procedures done, such as the femoral head resurfacing (many in their later 20's or 30's) have had this procedure and they heal VERY quickly, and are back enjoying their pre-surgical activities. Many are pro-athletes such as ice skaters, hockey players, football, etc. Other's are just like me - athletic and in top form, or just people who have worn the cartilage off the femoral head.
For a THP, depending on the type your surgeon has used (the ceramic lined sockets are the ones that break apart), will wear down eventually. Some last longer than others, and ALL recommend no high impact sports. I played volleyball at my local Y - that's now out of the question. If you weren't a runner, this is not the time to start, and since I have friends who were marathon runners, it's out of the question. You run the risk of displacement, or breaking the implant, and depending on bone strength, it could set off a chain reaction of sorts. Do you swim? It's low impact, and depending on your level of fitness - you can gain enough stamina to swim faster and although I was in the pool, experienced the "runner's high" because of my speed and endurance.
Running is not recommended by any Dr. It's great that you had a quick recovery, but why risk a second replacement? You can walk, and walk fast enough to keep it UNDER running, but in my opinion - I definitely wouldn't take the risk.
February 3, 2012 - 9:36amThis Comment
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