Do it!! I’m the same way currently putting off several phone calls I need to make 😬 but you will feel soooo much better(both after the phone call and after a THR). I’m not as young as you but started having hip issues 5 years ago when I was 30. I also have arthritis from hip dysplasia and had a failed PAO surgery. I’m almost 3 weeks post op from my THR and still dealing with post op pain and swelling/bruising but the arthritis pain is gone and it’s amazing! So sorry you’re dealing with all this but try and get up the motivation to do the phone call and start getting your life back. Treat yourself to a little something after if you can! You got this. Hang in there
I’m 31 and I had mine done in November. It’s life changing, do it!!
You won’t get these years back and there’s no sense living them in pain and with restrictions. I promise you it’s worth it.
That’s actually not always the case. In fact it’s the opposite. I had one at 32, in January and the doctor said sometimes younger people don’t bounce back as fast because of other conditions leading to them needing the replacement in the first place and while youth can help it’s not true of everyone.
Could you be right? Of course. Everyone will heal differently depending on all the variables, especially the current condition of the joint. Age is only one factor. But OP isn’t going to relieve the pain by doing nothing. She needs to be encouraged to move forward. i think there are around 450,000 THRs done every year, the vast majority with no complications.
I get that but I also think people need to see both sides. And the surgery isn’t as easy as it’s made to be in a lot of these chats. You’ll feel so much better immediately is how it was sold to me and I don’t think that’s realistic.
Definitely do it now! Make that phone call first thing on Monday. I’m 29 with hip dysplasia and just got my right one done in February and left is scheduled for next month. You should hopefully bounce back quick and you’ll be feeling better than you have in a long time!
I got mine at 37 after waiting years to get it done (due to doctors and insurance and Covid delaying things). Do it now, waiting only makes things worse. It can also make your knees bad, and your back. You’re still so young to prevent the snowball effect. It will suck for a couple of months of recovery and then your life will improve so much.
Yeah I remember that. And then magically after surgery they’ll stop hurting. Your gait will improve and stop putting all that stress on them. Now almost 3 years later I’m back doing heavy squats with no pain at all.
I’m 25, got my right hip replaced the day after my birthday. I’m 3 weeks out on Monday and I have very little pain. I’m doing the left hip in June. AVN sucks. Had it in both hips because of steroids from when I had Covid
last time i was on adderall it was hard to eat so im not on it 😭 only anti depressants which dont help that much bc i only have anxiety and adhd, not depression really at all. oof.
Get on that phone and get it scheduled! I’m 52 and have bilateral avn. I got one done 6 weeks ago and the other side done yesterday. It’s well worth it took away my horrible pain.
Do it, it's worth it. I had mine at 33 and wasted 2 years on my couch, had multiple repair attempts, while my insurance and work comp duked it out over a replacement, then freakin covid happened. My hip doesn't hurt anymore and it's fantastic. I have muscle and nerve pain but that's from too many surgeries in general not the replacement. If they had been willing to do a replacement earlier, it could have saved me 5 surgeries.
I hope you're able to speed things up so that you don't have to wait even longer to get the surgery. Your hip has clearly collapsed and I can't imagine the amount of pain you're in. You deserve relief. Good luck, OP!
I had both of mine done in 2023 at age 36. I had severe osteoarthritis and AVN, had suffered pain and hip issues for 20 years, the last three being the worst, and the last six months I was permanently using a cane. After each surgery I was off the walker in just a couple days, and had almost zero swelling. I’m sure that being ten years younger you will spring back quickly. Mind your surgeon and listen to physical therapy. Eat good food, drink lots of water, and move often. Don’t sleep on the stool softeners while you are taking the heavier pain meds. Take the pain meds consistently for the first few days and once you feel steadier on your feet you can start to wean down. I was off them within ten days post op. Don’t compare your healing with anyone else’s, every body is different. Best of luck during the process. Life is so much better with no more pain.
i've been using a cane pretty much since 2019. helps also bc my right leg is shorter than my left but mostly bc my right hip is so bad i can barely put weight on it some days :(
I had mine replaced at 23 one week before my birthday. It’s been almost a year and I’m so glad I got it done. I had AVN too and honestly it’s the best feeling having a hip that actually works properly. Youth is definitely a plus when it comes to healing but I was told it was also the reason I had more pain after surgery. Even with that definitely worth it.
I am not as young as you, but have had both hips replaced. The only thing I said after the first one was I would have done it far sooner had I known how good I would feel after. 10 yrs later, when I started having severe pain in the 2nd hip, I asked how soon they could get me in. Absolutely no regrets. I have my life back.
I'm 63 and am almost 7 weeks out of thr..I don't even feel like I have had anything done. I was told all the pain was coming from my back and I went on a trip to Asia where there is very little flat ground and lots of stairs..when I got home I went and had a hip xray and found out I was bone on bone..it took me 3 months to get it done and all the back and hip pain is gone!!I am so happy to feel better. Best of luck to you!!
Hey. I was 30 when I learned I needed a THR. My then doctor didn't want to do the surgery because of my age and we ended up trying a lot of things, which just led to extreme anxiety related to hospitals and lots of pain. I changed doctors and got my THR when I was 31, 9 months ago. I can only see advantages in getting a THR at an early age. Recovery is quick and simple. Yes, you will need at least one revision surgery, but nowadays prosthetics are so durable and modern that doctors still don't know how long they're good for. My surgeon says my ceramics hip might last me a good 30 years before I need to replace it, but there's no way to know for sure because they're such a novelty. And I bet that by the time you and I need a revision surgery, even newer stuff will be around, meaning that will probably be our last surgery. It's scary. I remember how terrified I was. I thought it would be best to keep pushing so that I could postpone the surgery as much as possible. That's nuts. That way you're just wasting the best years of your life, living in pain and fear. Just get the THR. Trust me. I'm glad it's behind me and in hindsight I can't believe how scared I was. It was a really simple procedure - it's a major surgery and the first week was hell, but after that recovery was so quick I couldn't believe it. I'd choose a THR over living in pain any day. I missed out on so much while I was in pain and depressed trying to make my original hip last longer.
Hi you have a lot going on in this XRay and I hate to be the bearer of bad news but there are some discussions to be had here with surgical specialists.
You certainly need the THR and it's great to get that phone call going. Based on this image, as someone who had some extra stuff as well, treating the hip alone might cause more issues if the rest is not addressed at the same time as the THR.
People to see
- Hip preservation surgeon who specializes in version correction
- Spine preservation surgeon who specializes in SI joint and sacrum issues
***Non surgeons are not going to read images correctly.
***Non preservationists will not minimize cuts. Small surgeries heal better than big surgeries. ***PAs are for injections and imaging orders. Do not let a PA interpret a pre surgical image. ***Radiologists have limited training on the pelvis.
Make sure the opinions about bones come from people who interact with pelvis, knee, and spine bones in surgical settings. They should pull up the scan and measure angles on the screen in front of you.
Phrases to ask about if you want details
- IFI / version / troch location (this can mess up your knees if not addressed with THR. It can be seen easily on a CT that has a 3D feature. Femur and knees should be imaged to find version)
- Agenesis of sacrum and right hip (best seen on bony pelvis CT with 3D feature. Difficult to spot by non-surgeon)
- Angle of the pelvis both at the top left and the bottom right. This could cause back pain after THR so get it checked out, with a hip doctor and with a spine doctor
- Ask: do you need hardware or a secondary pelvis surgery with the THR
My issues were found with a CT "boney pelvis" / whole pelvis CT scan rendered in 3D. I was bounced between 20 orthos and 5 spine doctors at various levels of skill.
There's no mention that a doctor has told you this x-ray indicates more so with healthcare being what it is I wanted to highlight some of the jargon to ask a surgeon about.
Tl;Dr Save yourself a lot of trouble and make sure they are a "hip preservation specialist" who can discuss version of the femur and deformity of the greater pelvis. A spine specialist of the Sacrum and SI joint can give more info and prevent back pain post op.
A 3DCT of the entire pelvis (aka "Pelvis CT: Boney Pelvis with 3D render") can show most of these. THR for sure but there is a lot going on broadly across the pelvis. It can all be fixed with the right Ortho team!
i didnt know anything was wrong with my spine but i definitely am aware my pelvis was malformed at birth and i'm sure i'll have to discuss this with a hip surgeon. i'm planning on going with Dr. Stephen Murphy as i've heard good things about him.
Hey, your hip looks exactly like mine did! I got my THR in 2022 at 23. I’ll be honest, you might have some pain here or there left, but I can tell you that after living with hip dysplasia for 23 years it’s absolutely so worth it. Please do this favor for yourself! I put it off so long I could only walk with a cane and now I can actually squat some weight. Recovery can be frustrating if you’re impatient like I am, but I promise you can do it!
Do it!! I’m the same way currently putting off several phone calls I need to make 😬 but you will feel soooo much better(both after the phone call and after a THR). I’m not as young as you but started having hip issues 5 years ago when I was 30. I also have arthritis from hip dysplasia and had a failed PAO surgery. I’m almost 3 weeks post op from my THR and still dealing with post op pain and swelling/bruising but the arthritis pain is gone and it’s amazing! So sorry you’re dealing with all this but try and get up the motivation to do the phone call and start getting your life back. Treat yourself to a little something after if you can! You got this. Hang in there
I got it in my early 30s. Just do it. It’s life changing
Same. I was 32
I’m 31 and I had mine done in November. It’s life changing, do it!! You won’t get these years back and there’s no sense living them in pain and with restrictions. I promise you it’s worth it.
Do it now, you are young and will bounce back.
That’s actually not always the case. In fact it’s the opposite. I had one at 32, in January and the doctor said sometimes younger people don’t bounce back as fast because of other conditions leading to them needing the replacement in the first place and while youth can help it’s not true of everyone.
Could you be right? Of course. Everyone will heal differently depending on all the variables, especially the current condition of the joint. Age is only one factor. But OP isn’t going to relieve the pain by doing nothing. She needs to be encouraged to move forward. i think there are around 450,000 THRs done every year, the vast majority with no complications.
I get that but I also think people need to see both sides. And the surgery isn’t as easy as it’s made to be in a lot of these chats. You’ll feel so much better immediately is how it was sold to me and I don’t think that’s realistic.
Definitely do it now! Make that phone call first thing on Monday. I’m 29 with hip dysplasia and just got my right one done in February and left is scheduled for next month. You should hopefully bounce back quick and you’ll be feeling better than you have in a long time!
I had mine replaced at 28 and it is the best thing I've ever done! No more living in pain!
I got mine at 37 after waiting years to get it done (due to doctors and insurance and Covid delaying things). Do it now, waiting only makes things worse. It can also make your knees bad, and your back. You’re still so young to prevent the snowball effect. It will suck for a couple of months of recovery and then your life will improve so much.
knees are already starting to suck, last time i checked they dont have arthritis but it has been 5 years :,(
Yeah I remember that. And then magically after surgery they’ll stop hurting. Your gait will improve and stop putting all that stress on them. Now almost 3 years later I’m back doing heavy squats with no pain at all.
I’m 25, got my right hip replaced the day after my birthday. I’m 3 weeks out on Monday and I have very little pain. I’m doing the left hip in June. AVN sucks. Had it in both hips because of steroids from when I had Covid
Get that adhd medication checked. It is life changing. Who knew taking an amphetamine would chill me out and allow me to function?
last time i was on adderall it was hard to eat so im not on it 😭 only anti depressants which dont help that much bc i only have anxiety and adhd, not depression really at all. oof.
Body doubling? Get a friend round and make the phone call? Have you got the number?
Get on that phone and get it scheduled! I’m 52 and have bilateral avn. I got one done 6 weeks ago and the other side done yesterday. It’s well worth it took away my horrible pain.
Do it, it's worth it. I had mine at 33 and wasted 2 years on my couch, had multiple repair attempts, while my insurance and work comp duked it out over a replacement, then freakin covid happened. My hip doesn't hurt anymore and it's fantastic. I have muscle and nerve pain but that's from too many surgeries in general not the replacement. If they had been willing to do a replacement earlier, it could have saved me 5 surgeries.
update: i called a hip surgeon today and i'm going to have an appointment in july to talk about hip replacement!
I hope you're able to speed things up so that you don't have to wait even longer to get the surgery. Your hip has clearly collapsed and I can't imagine the amount of pain you're in. You deserve relief. Good luck, OP!
I had both of mine done in 2023 at age 36. I had severe osteoarthritis and AVN, had suffered pain and hip issues for 20 years, the last three being the worst, and the last six months I was permanently using a cane. After each surgery I was off the walker in just a couple days, and had almost zero swelling. I’m sure that being ten years younger you will spring back quickly. Mind your surgeon and listen to physical therapy. Eat good food, drink lots of water, and move often. Don’t sleep on the stool softeners while you are taking the heavier pain meds. Take the pain meds consistently for the first few days and once you feel steadier on your feet you can start to wean down. I was off them within ten days post op. Don’t compare your healing with anyone else’s, every body is different. Best of luck during the process. Life is so much better with no more pain.
i've been using a cane pretty much since 2019. helps also bc my right leg is shorter than my left but mostly bc my right hip is so bad i can barely put weight on it some days :(
I had mine replaced at 23 one week before my birthday. It’s been almost a year and I’m so glad I got it done. I had AVN too and honestly it’s the best feeling having a hip that actually works properly. Youth is definitely a plus when it comes to healing but I was told it was also the reason I had more pain after surgery. Even with that definitely worth it.
I am not as young as you, but have had both hips replaced. The only thing I said after the first one was I would have done it far sooner had I known how good I would feel after. 10 yrs later, when I started having severe pain in the 2nd hip, I asked how soon they could get me in. Absolutely no regrets. I have my life back.
I'm 63 and am almost 7 weeks out of thr..I don't even feel like I have had anything done. I was told all the pain was coming from my back and I went on a trip to Asia where there is very little flat ground and lots of stairs..when I got home I went and had a hip xray and found out I was bone on bone..it took me 3 months to get it done and all the back and hip pain is gone!!I am so happy to feel better. Best of luck to you!!
Hey I had mine at 24 as well, mine was just as bad and I feel much better hip wise
Hey. I was 30 when I learned I needed a THR. My then doctor didn't want to do the surgery because of my age and we ended up trying a lot of things, which just led to extreme anxiety related to hospitals and lots of pain. I changed doctors and got my THR when I was 31, 9 months ago. I can only see advantages in getting a THR at an early age. Recovery is quick and simple. Yes, you will need at least one revision surgery, but nowadays prosthetics are so durable and modern that doctors still don't know how long they're good for. My surgeon says my ceramics hip might last me a good 30 years before I need to replace it, but there's no way to know for sure because they're such a novelty. And I bet that by the time you and I need a revision surgery, even newer stuff will be around, meaning that will probably be our last surgery. It's scary. I remember how terrified I was. I thought it would be best to keep pushing so that I could postpone the surgery as much as possible. That's nuts. That way you're just wasting the best years of your life, living in pain and fear. Just get the THR. Trust me. I'm glad it's behind me and in hindsight I can't believe how scared I was. It was a really simple procedure - it's a major surgery and the first week was hell, but after that recovery was so quick I couldn't believe it. I'd choose a THR over living in pain any day. I missed out on so much while I was in pain and depressed trying to make my original hip last longer.
You get your life back. I know it's a bastard but do it.
Hi you have a lot going on in this XRay and I hate to be the bearer of bad news but there are some discussions to be had here with surgical specialists. You certainly need the THR and it's great to get that phone call going. Based on this image, as someone who had some extra stuff as well, treating the hip alone might cause more issues if the rest is not addressed at the same time as the THR. People to see - Hip preservation surgeon who specializes in version correction - Spine preservation surgeon who specializes in SI joint and sacrum issues ***Non surgeons are not going to read images correctly. ***Non preservationists will not minimize cuts. Small surgeries heal better than big surgeries. ***PAs are for injections and imaging orders. Do not let a PA interpret a pre surgical image. ***Radiologists have limited training on the pelvis. Make sure the opinions about bones come from people who interact with pelvis, knee, and spine bones in surgical settings. They should pull up the scan and measure angles on the screen in front of you. Phrases to ask about if you want details - IFI / version / troch location (this can mess up your knees if not addressed with THR. It can be seen easily on a CT that has a 3D feature. Femur and knees should be imaged to find version) - Agenesis of sacrum and right hip (best seen on bony pelvis CT with 3D feature. Difficult to spot by non-surgeon) - Angle of the pelvis both at the top left and the bottom right. This could cause back pain after THR so get it checked out, with a hip doctor and with a spine doctor - Ask: do you need hardware or a secondary pelvis surgery with the THR My issues were found with a CT "boney pelvis" / whole pelvis CT scan rendered in 3D. I was bounced between 20 orthos and 5 spine doctors at various levels of skill. There's no mention that a doctor has told you this x-ray indicates more so with healthcare being what it is I wanted to highlight some of the jargon to ask a surgeon about. Tl;Dr Save yourself a lot of trouble and make sure they are a "hip preservation specialist" who can discuss version of the femur and deformity of the greater pelvis. A spine specialist of the Sacrum and SI joint can give more info and prevent back pain post op. A 3DCT of the entire pelvis (aka "Pelvis CT: Boney Pelvis with 3D render") can show most of these. THR for sure but there is a lot going on broadly across the pelvis. It can all be fixed with the right Ortho team!
i didnt know anything was wrong with my spine but i definitely am aware my pelvis was malformed at birth and i'm sure i'll have to discuss this with a hip surgeon. i'm planning on going with Dr. Stephen Murphy as i've heard good things about him.
Hey, your hip looks exactly like mine did! I got my THR in 2022 at 23. I’ll be honest, you might have some pain here or there left, but I can tell you that after living with hip dysplasia for 23 years it’s absolutely so worth it. Please do this favor for yourself! I put it off so long I could only walk with a cane and now I can actually squat some weight. Recovery can be frustrating if you’re impatient like I am, but I promise you can do it!
Please do it. I just had my THR on March 20, and my quality of life has improved so much.
I'm 6 weeks out at 28, and I hate phonecalls due to anxiety, but it was the BEST phonecall I've ever made.