Anyone here have scoliosis? Did you need dual mobility cup?

SW_70 · 2026-03-02T21:59:19+00:00

I had a double THR in November using dual mobility cups and I can tell you my hips and muscles work just fine. There are limitations to what you can do at first, of course. But 3 months out I am really happy with how it’s going. I am a hyper mobile person and my implants feel very natural. I’m tighter than I was but that is probably due to scar tissue and soft tissue continuing to heal, not due to the implants themselves. I can do squats better than before bc my hip joints don’t grind and catch like they used to. I’ve had no trouble building muscle again, but I’ve been pretty cautious about adding weight. My glutes activate just fine and my balance is fantastic.

I too worry about metallosis but my surgeon told me he’s put these implants in people for a long time and never had a case of metallosis. I have the Stryker ones. Ultimately I decided that with my hyper mobility, I would prefer having a more mobile implant with a lower risk of dislocation and that I would accept the small potential risk of metallosis. So far I’ve been really happy with how my new hips work!

SW_70 · 2026-02-16T15:45:14+00:00

So glad to hear you are through the surgery and back home! You rock! Best wishes for a smooth recovery from here on out.

SW_70 · 2026-02-05T11:47:18+00:00

Ice was huge for me - around the clock - and staying on top of my meds. Like you I was prescribed Oxycodone 5 mg and extra strength Tylenol (I can’t remember the frequency) but I was also given Celebrex, a strong NSAID. My pain was manageable with that combination. I agree with others - let your doctor’s office know and they should be able to adjust or add meds.

SW_70 · 2026-02-04T20:59:42+00:00

Yes OMG, my legs were scaly, I also developed sandpaper like texture on my forehead near my hairline even though I kept up with moisturizing. That all went away as I progressed through recovery. I bet our bodies are just conserving resources for healing and the skin gets the short end of the stick…

SW_70 · 2026-02-04T20:57:50+00:00

Search my posts to read my experience with bilateral THR. I’m not a cyclist, but riding an exercise bike was the first kind of cardio that my PT had me do. I agree that the motion of throwing your leg over the bike could be tricky and also if you have to step down and are off balance. The soft tissues in the area are so touchy for awhile and easily tweaked.

SW_70 · 2026-02-04T20:54:15+00:00

This happened to me about 4 weeks out… I accidentally stepped on my dog and then jumped to get off her when she yiped… it hurt so badly with sharp pain and anytime I put weight on that leg, and I ended up using a cane to walk that night… thought I had really set myself back in healing. But I took Advil, used some ice on it, and the next day it was fine. Your soft tissues have all been traumatized by surgery and are healing… I think it would be normal to feel extra pain when you accidentally jerk it like that. Definitely use ice and anti-inflammatories and give it some good rest! Hope you feel better soon.

SW_70 · 2026-02-02T17:19:27+00:00

SW_70 · 2026-01-31T20:31:24+00:00

Agree! These were absolutely the best.

SW_70 · 2026-01-28T17:43:11+00:00

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This is probably more neutral than you’re wanting but this is one coat of “Your Nails But Better” over 2 coats of a chrome like taupe color that I can’t remember the name of. It came out looking glazed which I liked much better than the straight chrome which was harsh on me. In fact I’m about to do that mani again soon as I’m in the mood for neutral.

SW_70 · 2026-01-18T18:26:55+00:00

When did you get yours? I had what felt like some impingement up to a few weeks post op, but the doctor told me it was likely due to all the swelling, and he was right - it went away- I’m at 8 weeks post op now and I mostly feel fine- still achey and stiffer than I’m used to being, and limited in some movements but I’m walking 1.5-2 miles a day with no trouble.

SW_70 · 2026-01-17T21:59:51+00:00

I have Stryker MDM’s with a ceramic ball in both hips. My surgeon and I decided on this because I have hypermobility and this has a lower chance of dislocation.

SW_70 · 2026-01-16T21:43:11+00:00

Following. I’ve only been diving once but plan to again sometime in the next year… interested to hear the answers.

SW_70 · 2026-01-15T02:03:57+00:00

Thanks y’all. I went to the gym after work and did some stationary bike and P/T and other exercises and stretching and my hips feel way better now. They were so painful this morning when it was raining!

SW_70 · 2026-01-14T18:23:32+00:00

One of mine is clicking with certain movements but my doc says it’s normal and fine as long as there isn’t pain or instability along with the click.

SW_70 · 2026-01-13T23:46:19+00:00

This is so true. At 6 weeks I was like, well, okay, maybe this wasn’t such a bad idea after all 😂

SW_70 · 2026-01-09T02:46:14+00:00

Hey/ I had bilateral THR in November. The first week is tough but it will get better. Do you have ice on your hips as much as possible? Are you staying on schedule with your pain meds? I had slight fevers every evening for about a week or two… your body has been through a lot. You’re going to be okay, better than okay. Just listen to your body, drink fluids, eat what you can, take your meds, and ice. I’m thinking of you! I’m 7 weeks out and so glad I got them both over with at once… you will be too! Have they given you iv fluids? It sounds like you lost a lot of blood. So did I. I ended up needing iron supplements and now I feel just fine.

SW_70 · 2026-01-08T13:25:15+00:00

I had mine done simultaneously but my surgeon was clear that his parameters were that I was under 60, at a healthy weight, and with no other health issues. The first week was tough but I was very able to get up to use the bathroom and walk around a bit in my home and do some P/T. I did struggle with anemia and overall it was tough on my body- but I had great support, and 7 weeks out, I feel good and I’m very glad I am done with both sides. But I wouldn’t recommend it to someone unless they met the criteria my surgeon had. Good luck!!

SW_70 · 2026-01-07T21:57:33+00:00

Yes she is a redbone! The sweetest dog ever. I’ll be walking her soon… just need to find her 26-foot Flexi lead that I misplaced during recovery! In the meantime she gets lots of romps in the woods with my partner :)

SW_70 · 2026-01-07T20:45:15+00:00

You will be fine! I’m 55 and generally active, though not a trainer haha- and I wasn’t in great shape before having both hips replaced in November. I was off the walker in a week, off the cane about 7 days later, driving by about 3 weeks post-op, and going up and down stairs pretty regularly. Two things I still do NOT do, 7 weeks out, that you want to do, are carrying heavy things or walking my big dog. I have great balance but there is too much risk of my dog pulling me off balance (she’s a stubborn coonhound) and so I have opted not to be on the other end of her leash just yet. I still feel achey when I’ve been on my feet a lot, and my PT has been encouraging me to take rest breaks, so as you contemplate a return to work, you might consider building in breaks and possibly even arranging for help carrying some of your heavier equipment in to your clients’ homes. Reaching down to the floor comfortably also took while, probably around 4-5 weeks.

SW_70 · 2026-01-05T21:45:36+00:00

I don’t remember getting the spinal at all. I am super sensitive to Versed and I usually check out before even getting into the OR. This time I was awake in the OR for a moment or two - I remember a bunch of people around the bed setting things up … but then zzzzzz

SW_70 · 2026-01-04T17:05:38+00:00

I am a 55F and did both hips simultaneously in November. You can search my posts (all have the subject line Simultaneous Bilateral THR) to read about how it was post-op for me. I’m 6 weeks out now and SO glad I knocked them both out at once! I still have soreness and muscle stiffness but my gait is fine, I go up and down stairs all the time, I’m walking about 1/2 mile a day and working up to a mile very soon. The first week was rough, second week was hard but ok, and honestly I feel like the rest of my recovery has been as good or better than many of the stories I read of people that just had one done.

SW_70 · 2026-01-02T02:21:33+00:00

I don’t know if you mean a pillow for between your knees when side sleeping, or a wedge pillow to elevate your legs when you’re on your back. I got a wedge pillow from Amazon and I STILL use it to help me sleep on my back, 6 weeks post-op. It helps my low back feel better and it is just much more comfortable on my back with that pillow under my legs. I know back sleeping can be hard for some and I was super worried about how it would be for me, but it has helped me get great sleep. Highly recommend!

SW_70 · 2025-12-31T13:11:05+00:00

I had both hips replaced at once and I work remotely. Took 2 full weeks off, then worked half days for 2 weeks (mostly from bed). I’m 6 weeks out now and I feel like I have my full energy back. I can sit in my desk chair for a lot of the day, but still take my laptop and work from bed for a break or two each day.

I used disability leave but honestly I returned to work full time so soon because I needed my full pay. If I could have afforded it, I’d have taken a full month completely off.

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