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<blockquote data-quote="Cataceous" data-source="post: 227602" data-attributes="member: 38109"><p>Due in part to various riding accidents over the years—cycling and horseback—my left hip had degenerated to bone-on-bone. Physical therapy and stem cell injections perhaps bought me a little time, but as the pain began to limit my cycling I knew the time had come. I had Birmingham hip resurfacing on the hip at the end of May—anterolateral. I recommend looking into this implant versus conventional replacements. It's better for more active individuals, preserving bone and normal geometry. The surgery is a little more complicated, but I think it's worth it. I had the procedure as an outpatient. Nice to be home the same day, weight-bearing and independent immediately; all I needed was a ride home. I avoided the oxycodone I was prescribed, sticking with Celebrex and Tylenol. Pain and swelling increased over the first few days, as if there's a delayed reaction for the body to figure out that something significant happened. Sleep was impaired for a few weeks, as I would periodically get into positions that caused discomfort. I was down to one crutch after a week, and ditched it after three weeks. I began to notice progress after two weeks, with pain and swelling subsiding and range-of-motion improving. I haven't quite reached the breakeven point of being better overall than before the surgery, but that's said to happen within two to three months. I've worked back up to about an hour a day on the cycling trainer, though still taking it easy at under 200 watts, versus the more typical 250-300 watts. At my followup appointment the doctor said I have no restrictions starting about seven weeks post-surgery. I expect to ease back into road cycling then.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cataceous, post: 227602, member: 38109"] Due in part to various riding accidents over the years—cycling and horseback—my left hip had degenerated to bone-on-bone. Physical therapy and stem cell injections perhaps bought me a little time, but as the pain began to limit my cycling I knew the time had come. I had Birmingham hip resurfacing on the hip at the end of May—anterolateral. I recommend looking into this implant versus conventional replacements. It's better for more active individuals, preserving bone and normal geometry. The surgery is a little more complicated, but I think it's worth it. I had the procedure as an outpatient. Nice to be home the same day, weight-bearing and independent immediately; all I needed was a ride home. I avoided the oxycodone I was prescribed, sticking with Celebrex and Tylenol. Pain and swelling increased over the first few days, as if there's a delayed reaction for the body to figure out that something significant happened. Sleep was impaired for a few weeks, as I would periodically get into positions that caused discomfort. I was down to one crutch after a week, and ditched it after three weeks. I began to notice progress after two weeks, with pain and swelling subsiding and range-of-motion improving. I haven't quite reached the breakeven point of being better overall than before the surgery, but that's said to happen within two to three months. I've worked back up to about an hour a day on the cycling trainer, though still taking it easy at under 200 watts, versus the more typical 250-300 watts. At my followup appointment the doctor said I have no restrictions starting about seven weeks post-surgery. I expect to ease back into road cycling then. [/QUOTE]
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