Hip Replacement at 36 HELP !!!!!!!!!!

jj79

Hello
I am a 36 year old man and after MRI and x ray I have been told that I need a hip replacement. I attended Dr. Carton in Whitfield clinic Waterford. As you can imagine I nearly fell off the chair when this was told to me. I do not feel i am ready for the scrap yard at 36.
I could see from the MRI myself that the cartilage was gone (not sure if any left). I have pain in the groin/hip at times but it does not keep me awake at night or stop me working. To be honest the chat with Dr. Carton is a blur as I was in a bit of shock I think as I was not expecting this. I guess what I would like some feedback on is:
#Can anyone recommend a specialist for a second opinion
#Anyone find themselves in a similar situation and have advice
#Any advice on how to delay a hip replacement for as long as possible
#Foods supplements that might help

I am quiet stressed about this whole thing so any help advice or feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading.

thehamo

jj79 wrote: »

Hello
I am a 36 year old man and after MRI and x ray I have been told that I need a hip replacement. I attended Dr. Carton in Whitfield clinic Waterford. As you can imagine I nearly fell off the chair when this was told to me. I do not feel i am ready for the scrap yard at 36.
I could see from the MRI myself that the cartilage was gone (not sure if any left). I have pain in the groin/hip at times but it does not keep me awake at night or stop me working. To be honest the chat with Dr. Carton is a blur as I was in a bit of shock I think as I was not expecting this. I guess what I would like some feedback on is:
#Can anyone recommend a specialist for a second opinion
#Anyone find themselves in a similar situation and have advice
#Any advice on how to delay a hip replacement for as long as possible
#Foods supplements that might help

I am quiet stressed about this whole thing so any help advice or feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading.

Hip.replacement doesnt your for the scrap heap. Thats a.big thing to get used to. Also as far as im aware, de. Carton is THE go to person for anything and everything hip related so I dont think.a.second opinion will ease your fears much.

IF its what he has recommended, just take it.that youre in the best hands.possible. don't delay it. If its needed, delaying it is going to make.it worse. The sooner u get it done, the sooner you heal and rehab and.your back to activity

jj79

thank you very much for taking the time to reply

intheclouds

A friend of mine got one at 38. Her consultant took the view that there was no point in her wasting her life unable to do much (she had a lot of pain and activities were limited) when he could do the replacement and she could carry on as normal - the life span of the prosthetics are longer and longer these days. They used to insist people wait until their 50s for replacements but with modern prosthetics they are more willing to do them sooner.

If you get it done before you are seriously debilitated you will have less muscle wastage and a better chance at a good recovery - which will also help stop you from developing related problems elsewhere in the body from misuse or compensation.

In saying all of the above, personally if I was able to get on with life without much interference Id probably put it off for as long as I could - but Id be having detailed chats with my OS as to what the future would hold if I waited versus not etc...

Manzoor14

Went to Dr. Carton with a knee cartilage problem when I was 23 (5 years ago). Had to get some cartilage removed. While I was there he said he'd have a quick look at my hips, despite me having no issues/pain etc. He straight up said that if I kept up current levels of training etc, I'd be back to him within 10 years.

Naively I scoffed at the idea, but starting to get real hip issues now, i'll be surprised if I get as far as 33 with heading back to him. He seems to really know his stuff. The thought of getting it sorted doesn't bother me, the joy of waking up after training etc the next day without stiffness or pain is something I'm looking forward to!!

cumminsj

Hi. Did you go ahead with the op? I'm interested to know how you got on. I too have recently been to see Dr Carton, and was told the same thing as you (Double THR). I am 43 and shocked. I am in constant pain, stiff as hell and little ROM. I feel it's inevitable but still shocked all the same.

cumminsj

Hi. Did you go ahead with the op? I'm interested to know how you got on. I too have recently been to see Dr Carton, and was told the same thing as you (Double THR). I am 43 and shocked. I am in constant pain, stiff as hell and little ROM. I feel it's inevitable but still shocked all the same.

davmol

Manzoor14 wrote: »

Went to Dr. Carton with a knee cartilage problem when I was 23 (5 years ago). Had to get some cartilage removed. While I was there he said he'd have a quick look at my hips, despite me having no issues/pain etc. He straight up said that if I kept up current levels of training etc, I'd be back to him within 10 years.

Naively I scoffed at the idea, but starting to get real hip issues now, i'll be surprised if I get as far as 33 with heading back to him. He seems to really know his stuff. The thought of getting it sorted doesn't bother me, the joy of waking up after training etc the next day without stiffness or pain is something I'm looking forward to!!

WHat type of training were you doing that caused the wear and tear on your hip?

Manzoor14

Ha i'd forgotten all about this thread! Training was mainly GAA, soccer, gym (squats etc, poor form was probably a killer on them). Coincidentally, I stumbled across this article only a few weeks ago. Not sure how accurate/true most of it is, but I found it a decent read: https://gaelicplayers.com/TabId/86/ArtMID/421/ArticleID/427/Growth-of-Hip-Surgery-in-Ireland.aspx

Rigsy

In the same boat myself. 42 and booked in for replacement early new year.

Transform

Manzoor14 wrote: »

Ha i'd forgotten all about this thread! Training was mainly GAA, soccer, gym (squats etc, poor form was probably a killer on them). Coincidentally, I stumbled across this article only a few weeks ago. Not sure how accurate/true most of it is, but I found it a decent read: https://gaelicplayers.com/TabId/86/ArtMID/421/ArticleID/427/Growth-of-Hip-Surgery-in-Ireland.aspx

most of the GAA guys ive ever worked with have a few things in common -
1. Terrible mobility (cant do the most simple stretches - e.g. cant pass all these easily)
2. Over trained
3. No proper gym program and end up training like a bodybuilder
4. Sh1ty diet

Add to that the amount of time some of them are just spending driving to and from training and you're going to have hip, knee and shoulder issues.

I honestly have mothers with a few kids in their 40s that move better than some 20-30yr old GAA players.

However, where competition starts is where health ends

Training like amateurs yet think they're pros