Anyone familiar with modern hip surgery?

[Ronin13]

So just got word, the surgery is scheduled for next month, on the 4th- my mom is having hip surgery. She's had pain for a few months now, finally went to the doctor (yeah, she's one of those people- don't go unless you're dying, like me) and he took x-rays and said it's bone-on-bone and she needs her hip to be operated on at the young age of 63. So looks like I'll be first in line to take care of her post-op, and probably drive her to the hospital for the operation which requires her to stay overnight. Anyone know anything about rod-hip replacement? How long will she be outta the game? What's the recovery like? Any idea if I'll need more than 2 days off to care for her, and how mobile she'll be? Not too worried about her getting through the operation as this guy has done so many he lost count, but would like some kind of idea as to how much TLC she'll need, as I'm prepared to have her bed ridden and non-ambulatory for a couple days and thus break out some of my recipes she loves for me to cook.

[Richard K]

I know three friends who have hip replacement surgery and have gotten mersa (bad shit) and have had to be opened up, the infection cleaned up and will be on antibiotics for the rest of their lives. One has had two replacements due to infection. My wife, who was in the medical field, needs a knee replacement but refuses to have it done due to the risk. Contrarily my father-in-law had it done with no problems.

[XDMan]

I know three friends who have hip replacement surgery and have gotten mersa (bad shit) and have had to be opened up, the infection cleaned up and will be on antibiotics for the rest of their lives. One has had two replacements due to infection. My wife, who was in the medical field, needs a knee replacement but refuses to have it done due to the risk. Contrarily my father-in-law had it done with no problems.

I've had two spinal surgeries since July (both fusions plus other stuff) at Sky Ridge in Lone Tree. Did pre-op mersa prevention for both and had no issues. A lot depends on pre-op precautions, where it's done and post-op care.

Don't know have personal experience with hip joint, but bone on bone needs to be taken care of. I would definately do both of mine again as I was in a lot of pain before they were done. my 2 cents worth...

[Lurch]

A lot depends on her. They will have her up and walking pretty quick after the surgery. I would plan on a min of 2 days. If you can take more time off just to keep her from falling etc. it would be ideal. The more she walks the quicker the muscles will repair themselves. Sitting around doing nothing is not a good thing.

[Ed_S]

A good surgeon is key along with the post-op exercise. The latter may seem harsh you have to get mobile.

[Dingo]

50% of my patients are fresh post-op hips. I've taken care of literally hundreds.... will post a brief write-up later.

[Sparky]

My old lady had a hip replacement. Didn't follow the docs orders afterwards, didn't do most of her follow up physical therapy. She is in worse pain now than before she had it done. Dumbass

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

A buddy of mine got his replaced a year ago and was back to work in 2-3 weeks. He has to get it replaced again due to manufacturer flaw in this particular model. I will verify the implant model and report back.

[Stone83]

Mother-in-law has had (3) in 25+/- years (last one 2 yrs ago), and aside from a good surgeon PHYSICAL THERAPY is the key.

And hope for a week of "babysitting", expect a month or two- dependant on her condition.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

A buddy of mine got his replaced a year ago and was back to work in 2-3 weeks. He has to get it replaced again due to manufacturer flaw in this particular model. I will verify the implant model and report back.

Striker is the brand.