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Is Hip Replacement Inevitable

truffle — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:22:06 GMT

I am hoping it is not inevitable but as we age (my family and friends) it seems that it is. Do you find that eventually someone you know had to have hip replacement or maybe yourself?

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Nonametoday — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:25:19 GMT

Neither grandparent nor my parents or inlaws. None of my siblings. Lots of people I know who have had this have taken nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and/or steroids, or hormone (such as BCP). Wonder if there is a correlation. My ancestors did not take any of those drugs.

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MalteseMomma — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:26:28 GMT

I hope not!

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millieshops — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:28:41 GMT

"Inevitable" to me would mean everyone eventually has the procedure, so I would say it's not inevitable. I'm 75, have myriad friends my age and older and only a few of us have had hip replacements. A slightly greater percentage have had knee replacemnts. The closest to inevitable seems to be cataract surgery, but even that is something that hasn't hit everyone I know.

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Nonametoday — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:32:41 GMT

Inevitable : death and taxes.

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Krimpette — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:33:16 GMT

My mom lived to be 94. Never had knees or hips replaced and never had cataract surgery. My dad died at 86, had cataract surgery, but no hip or knee replacements. I'm hopeful I'll follow in their footsteps. So far, so good.

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MalteseMomma — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:34:58 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
"Inevitable" to me would mean everyone eventually has the procedure, so I would say it's not inevitable. I'm 75, have myriad friends my age and older and only a few of us have had hip replacements. A slightly greater percentage have had knee replacemnts. The closest to inevitable seems to be cataract surgery, but even that is something that hasn't hit everyone I know.

@millieshops

oh my,I am a candidate for all of the above.............. .

Re: Is Hip Replacement Inevitable

RedTop — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:48:12 GMT

Yes, I firmly believe it is inevitable for me. My expectations are to get this second knee replaced, and have my body start letting me know it's time to start replacing hips.

I suffered and limped for 13 years before my first knee replacement, and am sure I stressed my back and my hips. My goal was to do my second knee in April, but that did not work out according to my plan, and I cannot see it happening before the end of this year. I will be relieved once my knee is done, but do not think it will be the last joint I have replaced.

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:02:01 GMT

@truffle My lifestyle: vegan, meditate, sleep (8+), exercise, practice my spiritual principles, don't smoke, don't drink, no medications.....I live this way mostly for ethical reasons but it does impact my health. Hopefully, the health concerns you mention will not be a challenge for me, if they are I'll take it in stride. But, I don't think it is inevitable.

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Daysdee — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:04:41 GMT

For me, yes at age 42--both hips. Made my life so much better. Able to do so much more and pain free.

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Daysdee — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:07:52 GMT

@Daysdee wrote:
For me, yes at age 42--both hips. Made my life so much better. Able to do so much more and pain free. Not inevitable for everyone, but we are lucky this option is available now.

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RAINN — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:23:29 GMT

My grandmothers and mother had severe arthritis. My mother could hardly walk in her 60's but no one ever suggested knee replacements. I've had arthritis since my teens and ended up getting knees done when I was in my late 40's and in 2015 had my hip done. They usually say it skips a generation, but in our family it didn't and my daughter who is 51 is looking at getting her knee done. My knees are now 23 and 22 years old and I hope they hold up for quite a few years more because I need right hip done. If your lucky and don't have arthritis it may be Inevitable.

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jackthebear — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:30:41 GMT

couple of things

generations ago lets say 2, people with severe arthitis were confined to a life of no activity as there were no treatments.

we now are living longer and are more active, so when the option is live a pain free life vs. no activity we have the option.

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Snowpuppy — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 22:03:28 GMT

As with any surgery, there is no guarantee of living pain free after joint replacement.

I've known people who have had revisions because the original surgery didn't go as well as expected.

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151949 — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 22:45:40 GMT

Some depends upon genetics - some on environment and some on general health.My parents and grandparents on both sides had arthritis & now I do - 42 years as a bedside nurse has also taken it's toll.It was inevitable for me.

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software — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 22:56:40 GMT

No, it's not inevitable.

Not sure your age but I've known people in their 40s who've had hip replacements due to severe arthritis and high steroid use due to auto-immune disease.

I'm 64 and it' s never been suggested I may need hip replacement.

Neither of my parents needed any joint or hip replacement

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tansy — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 23:12:15 GMT

I know many more people with knee replacements, rather than hips. I don't think it's inevitable unless you are bone on bone and in pain.

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southres — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 23:16:26 GMT

I had a hip replacement (anterior where they go in in the front of your thigh/leg) in May. Doing quite well although still a bit swollen and some numbness on my outer thigh. I just starting easing into bike riding . I only ride about 6 to 7 miles a day, so I am not a serious biker. Feeling good with no pain. I have always been moderately active, but arthritis set in and hence needed the surgery. Now my other hip is showing signs of needing one. Hopefully can put it off for awhile . Btw, I am 67.

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truffle — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:29:33 GMT

Thanks everyone. A friend of mine who worked out all time needs a hip replacement and I'm shocked but apparently it was all the repetitive motion she was putting her body through at the gym. I also have an older relative with osteoporosis who had a slip and fall and had one.

Supposedly the bones of everyone will become porous as we age yet not all get osteoporosis I have osteopenia and so am trying to avoid it and feel scared about it.

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insomniac2 — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 02:40:43 GMT

I had my left hip replaced three years ago. What a huge difference! Getting rid of pain is a real plus.

(I followed this up by getting both knees replaced. . .every year it gets better and better. If this were 30 years ago, I'd be a mess.)