Whoa! A hip replacement at 17? Were you in an accident or something? How has your life been from 17 to 47 - in terms of your hip? Were you able to be active and lead a normal life? Would love to hear your story?

My surgery was done by a doctor working out of seton hospitol in austin, texas. It took a grouling 8 hrs to complete. It had added 20 years of maturity to my life. I was in traction for two weeks prior to the surgery with the broken hip. Three hour shots of morphine injections is the only thing that got me through that. Back then they didn't use those automatic medicine dispensers, you got the needle. My life was pretty normal once I learned how to walk again.

Hi,

i am a 31 year old male and have been told that I need both my left and right knees and hips replaced.

I was wondering, can you please let me know if you have been able to lead a reasonably active life post-op, in terms of participation in sports and secondly have you needed a re-surfacing?

Thank you

Hi,

just doing the calculations you've had the hip replacement for 30 years. Did you get a replacement during this time.
People are saying hip replacements only last for approx 10-15 years before they need to be changed. That's why i'm still waiting for better materials to be introduced so they can last longer.

My son had bilateral hip replacements at age 13years.

My friend had her hip replaced when she was ten. This was in 1964 or 1965. As far as I know it was either the first replcement ever or one of the first. It was an eight hour operation performed at Lord Mayor Traeloar's Hospital, Alton, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND. She was in hospital for at least six weeks. The last contact I had with her was in 1985 and she was walking fine. I often think of her now since I am in my fifties and have just had my hip replaced 5 weeks ago. She as tht guiea pig for all of us.

My daughter had her hip replaced (due to SCFE for 6 years) at age 18. The specialist said he had done joint replacements for 15 and 14 year olds. The operation took about 2 hours. She was in the hospital for 3 days, walking in the first 24 hours (with a walker -- somewhat difficult to walk to say the least). This operation was a godsend for us/her.

We are fortunate that they are able to do this type of surgery on the younger people...So much progress has been made in helping people of all ages...We are indeed blessed...Thanks so much for your comments...

Caroline