Total Hip Replacement and Riding

[Cell4soul]

I just had my hip replacement surgery this morning. I had to switch doctors for insurance reasons. I like this doctor better and he did anterior. There is fairly considerable post surgery pain, but well worth having my hip back. Doctor says I’ll be back riding in early October, but should take it easy for a while. I appreciate all the comments above.

 

[Stihldog]

I just had my hip replacement surgery this morning. I had to switch doctors for insurance reasons. I like this doctor better and he did anterior. There is fairly considerable post surgery pain, but well worth having my hip back. Doctor says I’ll be back riding in early October, but should take it easy for a while. I appreciate all the comments above.

A buddy of mine has had both hips replaced (total) 12-15 years ago. Caused from a type of arthritis. He rides his eMTB 2-4 times a week. I wonder if they could have made him taller? Anyways, he’s already 6’2” and has had no issues since.

 

[Cell4soul]

A buddy of mine has had both hips replaced (total) 12-15 years ago. Caused from a type of arthritis. He rides his eMTB 2-4 times a week. I wonder if they could have made him taller? Anyways, he’s already 6’2” and has had no issues since.

Exactly the type of info I want to hear, thanks.

 

[Xman]

Hi
Glad your op went well.
I'm 5 months post operation and back to doing everything I did before this nightmare started.
Please don't rush your recovery, gently, gently, catch a monkey is definitely the approach to recovery.
I found the first 2 weeks the most painful, good progress at 6 weeks with time on the trainer. Tbh I didn't feel fully confident and strong until 3 months post operation, for me that was a key point of recovery.
Today I did a 20 mile blast and smashed it, the fastest I've ever done that circuit.
Stick in there, be patient and you will be happy

 

[Just gan]

Early days yet I would be wary for a few weeks. You hopefully know your own body .

 

[Cell4soul]

Hi
Glad your op went well.
I'm 5 months post operation and back to doing everything I did before this nightmare started.
Please don't rush your recovery, gently, gently, catch a monkey is definitely the approach to recovery.
I found the first 2 weeks the most painful, good progress at 6 weeks with time on the trainer. Tbh I didn't feel fully confident and strong until 3 months post operation, for me that was a key point of recovery.
Today I did a 20 mile blast and smashed it, the fastest I've ever done that circuit.
Stick in there, be patient and you will be happy

I appreciate the feedback. Definitely in pain now. I am hoping to be walking and light hiking by October 1 for a trip to Wyoming I planned 6 months ago.

 

[Rus Ler]

Great your op went well, I'm 17 months post op having anterior replacement, up walking 12 hours later with NO pain(apart from 32 staples at the incision)
Best advice is do all of your rehabilitation religiously and listen to your body not to over do exercise, strength will return.
At 59, I'm in my prime

 

[skinnyboy]

I could still ride well, but walking was hopeless.

Had an anterior replacement done at 10am this morning, walked out using a cane at 5pm. Right now SO much less pain (really none) than prior to the surgery . Huge thanks to all those who work in the medical field!

Cheers.

 

[BIG-DUKE-6]

4 months post full knee replacement. Still having LOTS of trouble getting my pedal over TDC ( top dead center) it’s like it just won’t bend that far anymore. Hope it’s just swelling.

 

[skinnyboy]

4 months post full knee replacement. Still having LOTS of trouble getting my pedal over TDC ( top dead center) it’s like it just won’t bend that far anymore. Hope it’s just swelling.

Sure hope it gets better, finger crossed!

Cheers.

 

[Xman]

Hi there
Surprised your having this trouble. I had knee replacement surgery 5 years ago and they wouldn't let me out of hospital until I could bend my knee 90 degrees so should be enough to deal with top crank position.
That said you're obviously having difficulties.
14 months ago I had a full hip replacement surgery and as a preparation for getting back on my bike I was advised to get a post dropper.
This did two things for me
1) Getting on and off the bike became super easy.
2) more relevant to you was the higher riding position. This means your knee flexion requirements are not as great so you should easily get to top crank position. It also gives you a much better mechanical advantage in the riding position enabling more force to be applied to the pedal with less stress going through the knee.
It's akin to riding off your seat when going uphill if you get my drift.
Getting one fitted has transformed the way i ride my bike and wouldn't be without one

 

[skinnyboy]

4 months post full knee replacement. Still having LOTS of trouble getting my pedal over TDC ( top dead center) it’s like it just won’t bend that far anymore. Hope it’s just swelling.

Shorter cranks would likely help as well. Less distance between TDC and BDC and you can raise your seat the same amount that the cranks are reduced.

Cheers.

 

[BIG-DUKE-6]

Shorter cranks would likely help as well. Less distance between TDC and BDC and you can raise your seat the same amount that the cranks are reduced.

Cheers.

Yes. New cranks are definitely on the short list. Therapy still sucks though… lol

 

[BIG-DUKE-6]

Definitely recommend dropper posts. Hardly ever used it pre surgery , now it’s the only way to get on/ off the bike. Hopefully I can ween myself off it the more I ride.

 

[skinnyboy]

Definitely recommend dropper posts. Hardly ever used it pre surgery , now it’s the only way to get on/ off the bike. Hopefully I can ween myself off it the more I ride.

I never use it while riding, takes up too much mental space. Been a godsend for the last couple of years getting on the bike though .

Cheers.

 

[Le_fabulero75]

Some interesting knowledge in her I am sure to use. Crashed one week ago today ( literally riding back to car ) after a good day out, landed on a root on my left hip and shattered my femur neck. Lucky my buddy was riding back with me but it was still after dark before the Fire team and Ambo's rescued me. Surgeon really gave me one option, replace hip. So at 50 years old and a super active, top 10% strava in my region level rider looks like i'm learning to ride again. Had surgery the next day and now 6 days later i'm already walking reasonably well with one crutch for some support. I feel pretty confident i'll be back on the bike soon, but don't want to rush it. I think the Psychological part might be harder, already had two dreams of crashing my bike but hopefully should fade. Onwards and upwards new hip owners

 

[PeeJay1]

I’m now on my 10th week , with New Hip,
More Physio exercises, back at work, slow & steady, half an hour on static exercise bike, not back on Zwift yet, as can’t comfortably get on road bike.
Been sat on Levo, ( thank god for the dropper.!!), and pedalling backwards, far better range of movement with New hip, lost some thigh muscle, need to get those , Quads back...
Physio & Doctor have said superb recovery, slow & steady,
Possible outside biking at 12 weeks( 3 months).. so fingers crossed…
And Motorbike next year…..
But as been said… and I was told, Listen to ya Body, if it gets to much , REST, sleep and recover…
Take Care.. All the Best..

 

[Xman]

Some interesting knowledge in her I am sure to use. Crashed one week ago today ( literally riding back to car ) after a good day out, landed on a root on my left hip and shattered my femur neck. Lucky my buddy was riding back with me but it was still after dark before the Fire team and Ambo's rescued me. Surgeon really gave me one option, replace hip. So at 50 years old and a super active, top 10% strava in my region level rider looks like i'm learning to ride again. Had surgery the next day and now 6 days later i'm already walking reasonably well with one crutch for some support. I feel pretty confident i'll be back on the bike soon, but don't want to rush it. I think the Psychological part might be harder, already had two dreams of crashing my bike but hopefully should fade. Onwards and upwards new hip owners

Hi there, I had a new hip 3 years ago. Then a fit 74 year old (now 77 and still bikeing).
Slowly Slowly catch a monkey is very much the game. My surgeon did not allow me anywhere near a bike untill 12 weeks had passed and then only after he had examine me with an x-ray plus a strict instruction, DONT FALL OFF!
I takes about 12 weeks for the bone to fuse to the new joint so eveafter 12 weeks to joint is still a bit fragile.
I did get on my bike at 12 weeks for a ride but on a safe tarmac track part of the tarker trail and yes I fell off after an colliding with a run away sheep. Thankfully I landed on the other hip so no damage done.
The big problem was I couldn't get up as I'd never done that in physio, again a stroke of luke, a good samariton helped me up. It did wonders for my confidence though.
The one thing you will need is a post dropper to help you get your leg over especially in the early days and it took about a year to be fully fixed with no reactions but now it's probably the best joint in my body.
Good luck but be careful

 

[Xman]

Hi there, I had a new hip 3 years ago. Then a fit 74 year old (now 77 and still bikeing).
Slowly Slowly catch a monkey is very much the game. My surgeon did not allow me anywhere near a bike untill 12 weeks had passed and then only after he had examine me with an x-ray plus a strict instruction, DONT FALL OFF!
I takes about 12 weeks for the bone to fuse to the new joint so eveafter 12 weeks to joint is still a bit fragile.
I did get on my bike at 12 weeks for a ride but on a safe tarmac track part of the tarker trail and yes I fell off after an colliding with a run away sheep. Thankfully I landed on the other hip so no damage done.
The big problem was I couldn't get up as I'd never done that in physio, again a stroke of luke, a good samariton helped me up. It did wonders for my confidence though.
The one thing you will need is a post dropper to help you get your leg over especially in the early days and it took about a year to be fully fixed with no reactions but now it's probably the best joint in my body.
Good luck but be careful

I would also add you will get a lot of bravado comments like, my wife was back on her bike after 6 weeks, just don't go there. It's not only stupid but very dangerous for you and others on the road.

 

[PeeJay1]

Hi there, I had a new hip 3 years ago. Then a fit 74 year old (now 77 and still bikeing).
Slowly Slowly catch a monkey is very much the game. My surgeon did not allow me anywhere near a bike untill 12 weeks had passed and then only after he had examine me with an x-ray plus a strict instruction, DONT FALL OFF!
I takes about 12 weeks for the bone to fuse to the new joint so eveafter 12 weeks to joint is still a bit fragile.
I did get on my bike at 12 weeks for a ride but on a safe tarmac track part of the tarker trail and yes I fell off after an colliding with a run away sheep. Thankfully I landed on the other hip so no damage done.
The big problem was I couldn't get up as I'd never done that in physio, again a stroke of luke, a good samariton helped me up. It did wonders for my confidence though.
The one thing you will need is a post dropper to help you get your leg over especially in the early days and it took about a year to be fully fixed with no reactions but now it's probably the best joint in my body.
Good luck but be careful

Just what my Doctor/ physio have said… it will be a Year to fully heal, and Dropper posts make it a dam sight easier, getting ya leg over..!!!
Look after it and it will look after you..

 

[Just gan]

Just what my Doctor/ physio have said… it will be a Year to fully heal, and Dropper posts make it a dam sight easier, getting ya leg over..!!!
Look after it and it will look after you..

Was it wear and tear or a crash ?

 

[PeeJay1]

Was it wear and tear or a crash ?

Just wear & tear.. Biking and running for 40 odd years… when ya start thinking though..I always lead with my left , clipped into pedals , left, always mounted left side, snowboard left… rotate on left to throw leg over motorbike…. Makes ya think..

 

[Just gan]

Just wear & tear.. Biking and running for 40 odd years… when ya start thinking though..I always lead with my left , clipped into pedals , left, always mounted left side, snowboard left… rotate on left to throw leg over motorbike…. Makes ya think..

Yes probably something in that , maybe someone will be on shortly to give us a scientific explanation. I've been lucky with knees and hips so far but it could change. Hit the big 70 just before Xmas beyond that age is a big milestone health wise no matter how fit you are or what you do to prevent this and that. Hopefully I'm way out.

 

[PeeJay1]

Yes probably something in that , maybe someone will be on shortly to give us a scientific explanation. I've been lucky with knees and hips so far but it could change. Hit the big 70 just before Xmas beyond that age is a big milestone health wise no matter how fit you are or what you do to prevent this and that. Hopefully I'm way out.

Mine all happened inside 12
Months, bump starting a friends 2 - stroke, and felt a twinge, ouch that hurt.. then a few weeks later , indoors on Zwift, and slipped on a tiled floor with the Good old roadie shoes, went to see an, Osteopath , he recommended an X-ray..that was April this year, I was in on August 31st.. Doctor / Surgeon said it needs doing ASAP.. not delaying.. I did as I was told…

 

[Just gan]

Mine all happened inside 12
Months, bump starting a friends 2 - stroke, and felt a twinge, ouch that hurt.. then a few weeks later , indoors on Zwift, and slipped on a tiled floor with the Good old roadie shoes, went to see an, Osteopath , he recommended an X-ray..that was April this year, I was in on August 31st.. Doctor / Surgeon said it needs doing ASAP.. not delaying.. I did as I was told…

My mate limped about for about 3 years but had no pain . Got a new one now though.

 

[PeeJay1]

My mate limped about for about 3 years but had no pain . Got a new one now though.

It was strange.. yeah.. no pain, just an ache… lot better now it’s been replaced..

 

[philmedomsley]

Some interesting knowledge in her I am sure to use. Crashed one week ago today ( literally riding back to car ) after a good day out, landed on a root on my left hip and shattered my femur neck. Lucky my buddy was riding back with me but it was still after dark before the Fire team and Ambo's rescued me. Surgeon really gave me one option, replace hip. So at 50 years old and a super active, top 10% strava in my region level rider looks like i'm learning to ride again. Had surgery the next day and now 6 days later i'm already walking reasonably well with one crutch for some support. I feel pretty confident i'll be back on the bike soon, but don't want to rush it. I think the Psychological part might be harder, already had two dreams of crashing my bike but hopefully should fade. Onwards and upwards new hip owners

I have had both a knee and hip replacement within the last two and a half years. I followed the physio routine which allowed a great recovery. Stick with the exercises even though they are boring and a bit tedious and you will be as good as new. I am able to ebike, ride an enduro motorbike, ski and windsurf. Good luck with your recovery.

 

[PeeJay1]

I have had both a knee and hip replacement within the last two and a half years. I followed the physio routine which allowed a great recovery. Stick with the exercises even though they are boring and a bit tedious and you will be as good as new. I am able to ebike, ride an enduro motorbike, ski and windsurf. Good luck with your recovery.

Just looking forward to getting back on the motorbike..

 

[Le_fabulero75]

Thank you all for the advice. Yes i intend to take it slowly, which i know will be hard but am aware the pedalling would be the easy bit. It's the dabs, and awkward movements i guess which would catch me out. I literally just bought a brand new top spec SC Bronson too, too get ready from the Trans NZ race in Feb 26. Barely ridden it , but am considering selling the Ebike as this was the 2nd big crash on it in 3 weeks!! Guess i'll just work on strength and stability as main focuses and riding as secondary stuff for now.