Tag Archives: hip fracture

Light at the End of the Pain Tunnel: Surgery and Initial Recovery

Posted on July 3, 2020 by trailhiker

In my previous post I described what turned out to be 6 months of waiting for total hip replacement surgery, including being scheduled once, then cancelled, then scheduled again, due to healthcare system responses and adaptations to the coronavirus pandemic.  … Continue reading →

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Waiting Game, Training, and a False Alarm

Posted on June 7, 2020 by trailhiker

As described in my previous post, I had an exploratory consult with an orthopedic surgeon on December 6, 2019.  During this consult the surgeon told me I was ready for a hip replacement, even though my hip joint was not … Continue reading →

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“You’re Ready Now”

Posted on June 3, 2020 by trailhiker

In my last post I described the joy of my active lifestyle after recovering from a hip fracture several years ago, and the gradually increasing pain in my hip and limitations to my activities that began to creep in.  In … Continue reading →

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An Active Lifestyle with Growing Limitations

Posted on June 1, 2020 by trailhiker

My original “real hip experience” began in October, 2011.  I fell while ice skating, landing directly and abruptly on my right hip, resulting in a hairline fracture in the neck of the femur – a classic hip fracture, even if … Continue reading →

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2012 Summary by the Numbers

Posted on January 2, 2013 by trailhiker

I thought it would be interesting to assemble a summary of hikes and walks for the year 2012.  I started the year in rehab for my hip fracture, so my activities were initially limited, but they gradually returned to normal … Continue reading →

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I’m All Better Now

Posted on October 8, 2012 by trailhiker

At the time of my last post in this series I had just passed 6 months from surgery to repair a fracture of my right hip.  I had just had a checkup with my surgeon, during which he spoke the … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward Once Again

Posted on April 30, 2012 by trailhiker

At the time of my last post in this series I had just passed 3 months from surgery to repair a fracture of my right hip.  In the 3-month checkup with my surgeon, he figuratively showed me a Stop sign … Continue reading →

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Déjà Vu: Stop Sign

Posted on February 2, 2012 by trailhiker

At the time of my last PT appointment I had just completed the consolidation to 1 walk per day, for about 70 minutes.  In general I carried a kitchen timer set to half of my daily time, and promptly turned … Continue reading →

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Back in my Element

Posted on January 25, 2012 by trailhiker

This update summarizes my progress in late December through mid-January as I continued to increase my walking range.  I achieved a landmark when I was able to complete a 5k distance in my planned daily walking time on New Year’s … Continue reading →

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What is Out of Range Now Won’t be for Long

Posted on January 11, 2012 by trailhiker

The 4 weeks from my 2-week checkup to my 6-week checkup were the longest in my recovery.  I was very diligent about taking all three daily walks, counting errands or other walking opportunities as part of my walks.  After 2 … Continue reading →

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