hi to all you wind and wave warriors ,, as we all know ageing sucks especially when your a young soul ,,ive just been informed by one surgeon that i need a left hip and right knee replacment and i should then give my way of life up and play lawn bowls ,,,truely deppressing so im just wondering if anyone can suggest a ortho surgeon on or near the central coast that has a different outlook on replacment parts ,,,, also interested any who has had a hip or knee replaced and still surfs,, wind/kite surfs,,,cheers
Chard, being 52 and a huge skeptic, I went searching for different alternatives to joint replacements, especially after seeing what happened to my father in law's partner. She now has a straight leg, because two knee replacements failed due to infection.
Remember too, most surgeons are now in medicine for the money, not just to give you a better quality of life.
I personally took up surfing 9 months ago to help with my knees and shoulders. I also went back to playing squash and took up Pilates. What most gym trainers forget, are the small support muscles that are required to position and strengthen joints. So you can have amazing biceps, but weak shoulders or poor posture because the shoulder muscles aren't the focus of the exercise.
Be aware though that going to any old Pilates class can also be just as bad. You need about three personal sessions to understand where you need work.
So, the results so far for me are that I've tossed the possibility of a shoulder re-construction due to rotator cuff problems and my left knee will now support all my weight into a half squat, plus I can walk without pain.
Hopefully your problems aren't too far gone and you can find a good method of strengthening your knees, sorry I don't know anyone on the Central Coast that can help.
Cheers.
Michael
There's no way I would be going near a squash court if I had dodgy knees or hips. My mate had to have a hip replacement at 45 yrs and the surgeon said squash is bad for the body.
Seems to be a lot of luck with this replacement business. My sister had a knee replacement at the sports medicine centre in Adelaide, nick named the Porsche medical centre because the surgeon is big in Porsche cup racing. Before the op she could hardly walk. 3 days after the op she was walking perfectly, no pain and this continued for several months. Then she had problems with it jamming up and had to go back and have a part replaced. Seems there was a bad batch of joints. It seems that this place in Adelaide usually has excellent results.
Locally a mate of mine just had the job done in Sydney about a month ago. He is still in pain and regrets having the job done. He can just get around with the aid of a stick.
No idea on hip joints.
Firstly, get hold of a good Anatomy & Physiology text to get a grasp of what's going on in your body...not being rude but, if you don't understand it, thence seek out someone who can explain stuff to you in terms that you will understand. A nurse is always good....no ego...but LOADS of information on board. I'm thinkin your ball and socket joint is cactus but.....research, research, research!!
Any kind of surgery is big-time...............and not always a foolproof cure.................and there's always the megabucks being made by surgeons/anaesthetists/etc., etc. Also, look at the history of post-op infection in the hospitals you are considering having surgery in. Staph is everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's your body man,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the only one. Look into diet, exercise, vitamins, supplements..............I am so not a new-age alternative therapy convert but, when you're talking surgery, you need to make an INFORMED DECISION and not treat anything as a quick fix.
When bearing all this in mind, think of the passion of sailing that is going to be either within your reach....or just a shadow of a memory whilst you're playing lawn bowls (aaarrggghhhh!!!)
The very best of luck to you
Trace
its ironic,, i was out kiteing in the waves the other day on good old panadine forte and adrenaline haveing a ball ,,feeling like a teenager ,, when this 50 ish woman on the beach said to me i wish i was 30 again i d have a go at that sport,, i told her its not to late i know people in thier 60s doing it ,, 3 hours later i couldnt get off the couch ,,ahh the pleasure and the paiiiin
Im 54 have had both hips replaced about 3 years ago about 3 months apart been surfing and sailing for over 40 years before the replacements. Sill surf now and sail monos and multis. Ilive on the sunshine coast, if you want to chat contact me at [email protected] happy to answer any questions
Gees
I had a total hip replacement.....and 2 goretex post cruiciate ligaments. I'm back on the bike, have been sailing for yonks and have even ridden horses.
Me thinks 3 things, 1 Get another opinion. 2 Why does your surgeon need to know?, 3 Try moving a to Tassie.
Just found out yesterday that one of the locals with a yacht on a mooring near mine has had both hip joints replaced when he was 42! He is up the coast at Yamba at the moment cruising, preparing to head off to Lord Howe.
Meanwhile his next door neighbour, whom I mentioned earlier having problems after a knee job is now mobile and in much less pain. He is much more positive with his attitude which is good.
i had a birmingham hip done 3.5 yrs ago....best thing i could have done as my ntural hip was worn out,,,,,,after 3 months i was bellyboarding and at 5 months i was surfing with no pain and no restriction,,,,,mine hasnt been recalled touch wood,,,i mean titanium.......the avenue hospital in melb is great. cheers andy......pilates is great ,,but sup on flat water would be fine.....aqua robics after 1 month post op was great and do all the physio they tell you.
